Spring is in every bite of this pretty little tart!
I can feel it! Spring is in the air! With the arrival of warm days, green grass, bright skies and first blooms, comes my desire for a little springtime hospitality. The welcoming of spring is the perfect season for a daytime get-together.
When it comes to entertaining, Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets are the perfect option to keep on hand in my freezer. Whether it’s a special party or a simple spring day, I can serve a dish to my friends that is elegant and impressive-looking but, easy and uncomplicated to whip up.
Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Sheets are the perfect ingredient to make a wow-worthy appetizer with very little effort!
Grab them from the freezer section at the grocery store and get ready to make a Pinterest-worthy dish. It’s simpler than you might think. 
My favorite way to use these Puff Pastry Sheets is by forming individual tarts. Once baked, they are the tastiest little vessel for holding seasonal ingredients with style.
To start, I let the Puff Pastry thaw a bit and then I roll out the two sheets. I cut each sheet into four individual squares, so each guest will be able to grab their own tart.
I’m looking to add a little personality in the presentation, so I want to create an attractive border on my tart. I begin by cutting 1/2″ wide stripes from all four sides.
After brushing with a little egg wash to bring out the pastry’s golden color even more, I create a border with the strips, tucking the longer ends under. I press my fork into the border for some texture and give that edge an egg wash too. Finally, before baking, I poke the center area with a fork.
This pastry goes from freezer to fabulous in no time! In under 20 minutes in the oven, these puff up into something beautifully light, airy and perfectly golden. That’s how easy it is to work with Puff Pastry Sheets and make lovely little tarts that you’ll be tempted to eat right out of the oven.
Now to make this a spring-worthy treat to serve to my guests…
It’s that time of year where I begin to shift to bright and fresh seasonal ingredients in the kitchen and my favorite introduction to spring cooking is delicious sweet peas. I love the delicate flavor of a sweet pea. 
Peas don’t need much to shine. A simple medley of ingredients highlights the natural sweetness of the peas. Garlic, olive oil, and fresh mint are blended together with the peas to make a creamy purée that screams springtime.
To build the tart, I start by spreading this vibrant purée in the center. And then I top the that with delicate pea shoots and a thin sliver of radish. Crumbled feta provides a tangy and briny punch. And finally, I add more herbal brightness with a sprinkle of mint ribbons and lemon zest.
The essence of spring is in every bite of this tart. It’s not only attractive, but it is bursting with flavor!
The pretty golden brown color and light, flaky texture of the Puff Pastry makes this simple appetizer remarkable. I love the “puff” and the individual layers that form, holding my springtime toppings perfectly.
Have you made impressive-looking tarts with Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry yet?
Try your own Puff Pastry creation! For recipe inspiration, visit the Puff Pastry website to discover more ways to use these convenient and delicious pastry sheets at your next get-together.
Spring is in every bite of this pretty little tart!
- Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets
- 1 egg mixed with splash of water for egg wash
- sprinkled flour for rolling pastry
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas room temperature
- 2 cloves of garlic roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves
- pinch of salt and pepper
- pea shoots
- radish thinly sliced
- reserved fresh sweet peas
- zest of 1 lemon
- mint leaves cut into thin ribbons
- crumbled feta
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Roll out the two sheets of pastry onto a lightly floured surface.
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Use a rolling pin to lightly flatten the pastry and make it smooth.
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Using a sharp, flat knife, cut each pastry sheet into 4 equal squares.
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Cut strips from all four sides of each square.
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Make an egg wash of 1 egg and a splash of water.
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Brush the egg wash on the large pastry square.
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Add the border strips back to the edge of the square, wrapping the large piece around the edge.
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Press a fork into the border to give it some texture. (optional)
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Brush the egg wash on the border.
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Poke the center area with a fork to prevent pastry from rising too much.
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Transfer each square to a parchment lined baking sheet.
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At this point, I like to pop them in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes. Cool pastry will rise better.
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
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Spread the pea puree in the center of each tart.
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Add all your spring toppings.
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Serve immediately.
These sound incredible! I love sweet peas! And the layers in that puff pastry- WOW!
I’m hosting Easter dinner this year, and I am definitely going to give these a try, they look delic!
I am not a lover of peas, but these look amazing. My family loves peas though so perhaps I surprise them with a treat since they tend to get deprived of this food. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks! Maybe you’ll like the peas better when they are mixed with the mint and garlic. It is a fun flavor!
I love savory food!! This looks delicious and a good way to get in more veggies!
Thank you, Emily!
These are gorgeous! I love the way you formed the tart shells with the puff pastry, it’s one of my favorite vessels too. The peas are so great for spring!
Thanks, Leigh! This Puff Pastry is so fun to work with! You always get something so pretty.
My husband loves peas, thinking this would right up what he would love to try. Never made anything like this so I can try out a new recipe. He wins as well.
Fantastic! Hope your husband enjoys this!
I love how easy puff pastry is to work with. This is a perfect spring appetizer!
Thank you! It is so great to keep on hand in the freezer.
I never think to make something savory with puff pastry, but this looks really good. I’m going to have to try this soon!
I hope you do. I really go for the savory toppings with these tarts. So delicious! Enjoy!
what a unique appetizer! This looks so fresh for a spring appetizer!
Thanks! It is all spring!
This looks SO delicious! Love the pea puree.
Thanks! My daughter and I were eating the puree by the spoonful.
Looks absolutely delish!!
Thank you!
These look incredible!! Definitely on the list for Easter apps!
Thanks, Lorie! It is on my Easter menu too.
This is such a lovely spring appetizer! I love how you plated it — and what could be better than puff pastry (and peas)! Love it!
Thank you, Patricia! I just love the color here!
Those look so tasty!!! And I love how easy they are to make. 🙂
Super easy! Thanks for checking them out!
This looks like a delicious recipe, I can’t wait to try it out!
Thank you, Liz! I hope you enjoy it!
They really looks tasty 🙂
Thanks!
Never dreamed I’d be drooling over PEAS! But this looks so delicious. Beautiful photos and definitely an impressive-looking appetizer that I’ll need to try!
Ha! I know what you mean but it is fantastic! Hope you enjoy it!