Back in the days when I was cooking and baking my way through Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” puff pastry was both a challenge and a joy to make. With its crispy, flaky layers and ...

Puff pastry makes desserts look impressive without requiring a lot of effort. Its flaky layers do most of the work, while you get the credit for something that feels bakery-worthy. These recipes prove ...

There's something satisfying about how impressed people get when you serve puff pastry desserts. They ooh and ahh over the flaky layers and ask how long it took, and you just smile, knowing the ...