Breakfast is a little more exciting with the promise of pastries every now and again. The flakiness of a morning pastry is guaranteed to put you in a good mood at the start of the day, but sometimes, the attention to detail that’s required is a deal-breaker. Making puff pastry can be complicated, time-consuming, and pretty hit and miss (even with expert tips on getting the right temperature for perfect puff pastry). But upside-down puff pastries might be the way to quickly whip up a pastry treat that maintains the richness that you’re craving.
The puff pastry hack to add into your morning routine requires only a handful of ingredients. Grab some puff pastry sheets and set them down to thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes or thaw them in the fridge for at least four hours (an excuse to start early and get excited for a late brekky). Divide the parchment paper into four pieces in preparation for your thawed puff pastry. Once the puff pastry has been thawed fully, slice it into four pieces. Using salted butter (or a plant-based butter alternative), you can slice up a square for each pastry and position it in the center of each division of the parchment paper. Drizzle on some maple syrup over the butter. Then, slice your chosen ingredients up and get ready to place them on the parchment paper. Once the ingredients are layered to your liking, place each slide of puff pastry on top of the sliced ingredients, crimping the edges with a fork for the ultimate pastry finish. Bake these upside-down pastries for 20 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit and await your quick and tasty breakfast dish.
Sweet and savory ways to enjoy your puff pastry breakfast
The beauty of a puff pastry recipe that takes five minutes to prep is that you can get as creative as your heart (and pantry) imagines. If you want to start the day with a hearty savory breakfast, chop up some mushrooms, garlic, and feta or goat’s cheese for the ultimate creamy twist to this upside-down pastry. This vegetarian breakfast is delicious and full of flavor. You can go a step further and add in some spinach to load in the nutrients and greens. Another classic recipe for upside-down pastries that will surely keep you full all morning includes soft caramelized onions, tomatoes, olives, and a blend of aromatic herbs like thyme or basil. This puff pastry breakfast feels like it should be enjoyed beside the Mediterranean Sea, so savor every slow bite in honor of sunnier, sea-scented days.
Apple, cinnamon, and nutmeg is a simple but trusted combination to begin the day with optimal coziness. This sweet and slightly nutty breakfast puff pastry combines the stickiness of the apple with the flaky pastry, which lovers of apple tarts and pies will instantly appreciate. Simply slice up some apples and add in some cinnamon powder and shavings from some whole nutmeg before adding it to the oven. The upside-down nature of the pastry means that the ingredients are on display once baked, so feel free to get creative with almond flakes, a drizzle of honey, and anything else that makes it look as good as it tastes.
