With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, we thought sharing some festive puff pastry recipes for you would be fun. When thinking of Saint Patrick’s Day, people often associate it with leprechauns, shamrocks, Lucky Charms, pots of gold, and corned beef. However, the holiday does have a deeper meaning.
According to Euro News, St. Patrick’s Day is “The religious holiday commemorating the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, which has metamorphosed into a day of celebrating Irish culture through parades, music, special foods, dances, and a lot of green – the color commonly associated with the saint.” If you want to learn the meaning behind some of the holiday’s symbols, you can check out this guide!
But without further ado, let’s jump into some fun recipes to make for the occasion. There are various puff pastry options available that are easy for kids to get involved in. Additionally, there are some elegant options that can help you make a lasting impression at a party. So, you have a range of choices to select from!
1. Puff Pastry Pesto Shamrocks
Shape your puff pastry into charming shamrocks! This is a savory recipe featuring delicious pesto. All you need to do is spread the pesto on the puff pastry before you roll it up a certain way! The recipe has images for every step, which makes it easy for you to recreate. This would be a perfect St. Patrick’s appetizer for a party.
2. Corned Beef Palmiers
These incredible puff pastry palmiers contain creamy Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and savory corned beef. They are perfect for snacking on or serving as a starter! If you use one sheet of puff pastry, you will end up with 24 servings! You can easily double this recipe if you are serving more people. In Good Flavor suggests dipping the baked pastries in Thousand Island dressing, Dijon mustard, or Russian dressing.
3. Mint Chocolate Puff Pastry Tartlets
With a light green whipped topping, these adorable puff pastry tartlets are perfect for Saint Patrick’s Day. The topping contains cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and green food coloring. You can also add some mint extract, which perfectly complements the Andes mints you will put on top as a garnish. Now you don’t need to worry about which dessert you will bring to the party!
4. Shamrock Shaped Snack Crisps
Transforming your puff pastry sheets into impressively crisp crackers is easier than you might think. You can create a delicious and easy recipe with just a few simple ingredients, such as puff pastry dough, flour, milk, parmesan, and Italian parsley. You’ll love the flavor of parmesan when it turns crispy. It’s important to use fresh parsley for the best results, as it gives the pastry a brighter green color.
5. Reuben Strudels for St. Patrick’s Day
Use your puff pastry dough to make something more satisfying! This recipe by The Ribbon in my Journal only requires a few simple ingredients and makes 16 servings. Before starting the recipe, make sure to thaw your puff pastry since it is difficult to work with when it is frozen. The primary components in this recipe are corned beef, sauerkraut, cheese, mustard, and puff pastry.
6. Irish Sausage Rolls
These Irish Sausage Rolls are perfect for celebrating St. Paddy’s Day! With delicious hints of dried herbs, black pepper, garlic, and sausage, you’ll be in heaven. You can use either ground pork or turkey sausage if you wish! You will need two puff pastry sheets to make this recipe. Enjoy this as an appetizer or as a side dish to a main course.
7. Spinach and Feta Pastry Shamrock
If you want a new way to shape puff pastry dough into a shamrock, here’s a unique recipe to try. Instead of making individual portions, you’ll create larger shamrocks packed with delicious flavors of feta cheese, spinach, mozzarella, and black pepper. For the best taste, use fresh spinach or defrost and drain the spinach if you’re using frozen. This prevents it from being watery.
8. Irish Stew Pie
Make a gorgeous and flavorsome Irish Stew Pie with the help of this recipe. You can create a marvelous shamrock design on the pie crust, giving this dish a striking appearance! In terms of flavor, you’ll enjoy seasoned lamb, fresh mint, Worcestershire sauce, and hearty beef stock. There are also some vegetables in the stew, such as onions, carrots, and potatoes. You will need two sheets of puff pastry dough to make it.
9. Shamrock Style Irish Sausage Rolls
On Jennuine Blog, you can scroll down to see this recipe for Shamrock-Shaped Irish Sausage Rolls! This creative recipe uses puff pastry and Irish sausage with dried herbs. There are also hints of garlic to give it a deeper flavor. Don’t forget to egg wash the puff pastry dough so it comes out golden brown and shiny! The good news is that you can make this recipe in under an hour.
10. St. Patrick’s Day Sweets – Homemade Poptarts
Surprise your kids with this adorable Saint Patrick’s Day-themed recipe! It uses puff pastry dough, milk, jam, icing, and Lucky Charms cereal. It’s a super colorful treat you and your family can enjoy for brunch or even dessert. These poptarts are even better than store-bought ones since they’re extremely buttery and flaky!
11. Irish Breakfast Pastries
Fern and Follie shared the recipe for breakfast pastries with an Irish twist. Rather than being sweet, these are savory pastries that contain bacon, black pudding, puff pastry, and Ballymaloe relish. If you’ve never had that type of relish before, it contains spices, tomatoes, and sultanas. It tastes wonderful with meat, such as the bacon in the recipe. You won’t be disappointed!
12. Pistachio Cream Puffs Dessert
This pistachio treat has a nice pop of green, making it perfect for celebrating Saint Patty’s Day! You’ll need heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and pistachio pudding to make it. It’s such a simple recipe yet so delicious. The creamy pudding perfectly offsets the light yet crisp puff pastry! This isn’t the best recipe for making ahead since the filling will soften the pastry, so serve them immediately.
13. Paddy Pockets – Filled Shamrock Hand Pies
How adorable are these paddy pockets? The Kitchen Prep created this fun recipe that is perfect for the occasion. Although you might assume it is a dessert, it is savory, like a hot pocket! It’s filled with onions, cream cheese, spinach, and other types of cheese. The recipe suggests using a shredded fontina or Irish cheddar for the best flavor possible.
14. Matcha Puff Pastry Twists
You will love this recipe if you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make puff pastry dessert with a vibrant green color! The matcha icing is the star of the show and is made from matcha green tea powder, butter, powdered sugar, and sweetened condensed milk. When drizzled over a flaky puff pastry twist, it creates a delightful and unforgettable treat. Best of all, you can make this recipe in just 30 minutes!
15. Spinach and Cheese Hand Pies
Last but not least, our Spinach and Cheese Handpies can take your St. Patrick’s Day celebration to the next level. The best part is that they are Weight Watchers-friendly since they are made with low-fat cottage cheese, part-skim mozzarella, and reduced-fat puff pastry! They also have a touch of citrus from the fresh lemon zest. With creamy and savory flavors, the crispy puff pastry is in good company.
