Pastry Archives - Sugar Spun Run https://sugarspunrun.com/category/pastry/ Sweet, simple, and from-scratch dessert recipes Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:44:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://sugarspunrun.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/favicon-no-bg-96x96.png Pastry Archives - Sugar Spun Run https://sugarspunrun.com/category/pastry/ 32 32 Chocolate Choux au Craquelin https://sugarspunrun.com/chocolate-choux-au-craquelin/ https://sugarspunrun.com/chocolate-choux-au-craquelin/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=83931 Learn how to make bakery-style chocolate choux au craquelin! My recipe makes airy and perfectly crisp, craquelin-topped choux pastry filled with rich chocolate custard. Recipe includes a how-to video!


Chocolate choux au craquelin on a cooling rack with one choux bun cut in half to show its chocolate pastry cream center.

Chocolate choux au craquelin may sound like a mouthful, but I promise you'll enjoy every bite! Today we're pairing light, crisp choux pastry with rich chocolate pastry cream and a crackly chocolate topping. The result is gourmet, impressive, and will envy anything you'd find in a fancy French bakery (just like my fruit tart and French macarons)!

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Chocolate Pastry Cream https://sugarspunrun.com/chocolate-pastry-cream/ https://sugarspunrun.com/chocolate-pastry-cream/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:57:10 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=83669 This simple chocolate pastry cream is perfect for filling cakes or cream puffs. Less than 10 ingredients and no tricky egg tempering steps!


Bowl of chocolate pastry cream thats been stirred into a thick swirl.

Simple, rich, and indulgent, this chocolate pastry cream is a fabulous filling for cakes (make sure you use a dam!) or pastries. I like it in my cream puffs or eclairs for a chocolate twist, and I love it in my new chocolate choux au craquelin recipe (coming soon!).

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Fruit Tart https://sugarspunrun.com/fruit-tart/ https://sugarspunrun.com/fruit-tart/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=22650 My beautiful homemade fruit tart consists of a crisp, chocolate coated shortbread crust filled with pastry cream and topped with fresh fruit. It's impressive, yet very approachable. Recipe includes a how-to video!


overhead view of fruit tart

Buttery, crisp crust; smooth, rich pastry cream; and bright, fresh fruits--these are the quintessential components to a classic fruit tart. Today, I'm sharing my approachable, yet impressive fruit tart recipe so you can make this bakery display-worthy dessert in your home kitchen!

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Strawberry Tart https://sugarspunrun.com/strawberry-tart/ https://sugarspunrun.com/strawberry-tart/#comments Tue, 14 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=58510 My strawberry tart combines bright, juicy berries, a creamy cheesecake-esque filling, and a buttery, shortbread crust. It's incredibly simple (less than 10 ingredients!) and spends just 20 minutes in the oven. Perfect for spring and summer!


Overhead view of a strawberry tart with half of the tart covered in strawberry slices and the other half with strawberry halves.

With a crisp crust, creamy filling, and sweet-tart berries, this strawberry tart makes for a truly mouth-watering dessert! The shell is the same pâte sucrée used for my lemon tart, and the filling is a creamy no-bake cheesecake filling. It’s especially wonderful in the summertime with ripe summer berries 🍓

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Quiche Lorraine https://sugarspunrun.com/quiche-lorraine/ https://sugarspunrun.com/quiche-lorraine/#comments Mon, 28 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=55204 Quiche Lorraine combines savory egg custard with crisp, flaky pie crust. My recipe is made with bacon, onions, and cheese for the BEST flavor. Feel free to customize with your favorite add-ins! Recipe includes a how-to video!



Quiche lorraine in a pan with several slices cut into it.


This quiche lorraine recipe comes to you by email request from reader Mary Jo G! I always appreciate your recipe requests and try to make them as I am able, so please keep sending them. This was a fun one!

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Profiteroles https://sugarspunrun.com/profiteroles/ https://sugarspunrun.com/profiteroles/#comments Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:30:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=52906 Despite their impressive appearance, Profiteroles are actually quite simple to make! Crisp choux pastry, cool ice cream, and warm ganache make up this irresistible French dessert. Recipe includes a how-to video!



Ice cream filled profiteroles topped with chocolate ganache.


Have you ever heard of profiteroles? These French treats consist of crisp pastry shells filled with frosty vanilla ice cream and topped off with warm ganache. They originated in France during 16th century and have been a beloved dessert around the world ever since!

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Lemon Tart https://sugarspunrun.com/lemon-tart/ https://sugarspunrun.com/lemon-tart/#comments Thu, 04 May 2023 12:04:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=52200 My easy Lemon Tart recipe has a crisp, shortbread-esque crust and a smooth lemon filling. It's a refreshing dessert that's perfect for spring or summer! Recipe includes a how-to video!



Overhead view of a lemon tart decorated with piped whipped cream and raspberries.


Making up for the dreary weather we've been having recently with this bright and sunny lemon tart.

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Choux Pastry (Pâte à Choux) https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-choux-pastry/ https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-choux-pastry/#comments Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:05:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=51631 Choux Pastry requires just 5 ingredients and is perfect for eclairs or cream puffs. Today I'm sharing lots of tips so yours turns out every time! Recipe includes a how-to video!



Close-up view of small buns made from choux pastry.


Choux pastry has a reputation for being a bit fussy and temperamental, but I don’t think it deserves these labels. Instead, I'd like to think of choux as a really approachable, airy French pastry that is quick to make (certainly faster than puff pastry) and highly customizable.

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Apple Turnovers https://sugarspunrun.com/apple-turnovers/ https://sugarspunrun.com/apple-turnovers/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=11203 These Apple Turnovers are made completely from scratch with my easy homemade pie crust. They take less than an hour to make and taste SO much better than store-bought. Recipe includes a how-to video!



apple turnover that's been broken in half to show the spiced apple filling


I'm re-sharing these sweet little apple turnovers just in time for the fall baking season! My version is made completely from scratch with my pie crust recipe and a homemade apple pie filling inside. They're very similar to my hand pies, so if you loved those, you simply have to try these! But really, with a buttery, flaky crust and sweet caramelized apple filling in every bite, who wouldn't love them?!

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Homemade Brown Sugar Pop-Tart Recipe https://sugarspunrun.com/homemade-brown-sugar-pop-tarts-recipe/ https://sugarspunrun.com/homemade-brown-sugar-pop-tarts-recipe/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=41408 My homemade Brown Sugar Pop-Tarts are perfectly crisp, buttery, and not too sweet. They're surprisingly simple to make with a few pantry staples. Guaranteed to spark some childhood nostalgia! Recipe includes a how-to video.



two homemade pop tarts stacked on top of each other, with the top pop tart missing a bite


When the pop-tart craving strikes, what flavor do you reach for? While I love the strawberry and chocolate versions, brown sugar pop-tarts are my all. time. favorite. Naturally, I had to come up with a homemade version, and honestly, I am pretty much obsessed with how it turned out!

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Homemade Chocolate Pop Tarts https://sugarspunrun.com/chocolate-pop-tarts-recipe/ https://sugarspunrun.com/chocolate-pop-tarts-recipe/#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:30:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=33238 Homemade Chocolate Pop Tarts are surprisingly easy to make and taste so much better than store-bought! Rich and chocolatey, they bake for just 15 minutes in the oven before being topped with a glossy chocolate frosting.



Two halves of a homemade chocolate pop tart stacked on top of each other to show the chocolate filled center


Whether you eat them for breakfast, dessert, or a mid-day snack (all three, anyone? 🙋🏼‍♀️), these chocolate pop tarts are guaranteed to satisfy even the strongest of chocolate cravings. Surprisingly, all that chocolate flavor comes from just a handful of ingredients, which means making these homemade pop tarts is almost as easy as ripping open a foil package from the store.

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Homemade Strawberry Pop-Tarts https://sugarspunrun.com/homemade-strawberry-pop-tarts/ https://sugarspunrun.com/homemade-strawberry-pop-tarts/#comments Mon, 17 Jan 2022 14:30:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=6881 Skip the foil packs from the store and make your own Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts! These pop tarts are filled with REAL strawberry jam and topped with an easy frosting. Recipe includes a how-to video!



homemade strawberry pop tarts layered on top of each other


As the before or after school snack of so many childhoods, pop tarts have a special place in our hearts. With an ever-changing variety of flavors, shiny foil wrappers, and quite possibly the easiest preparation ever, store-bought pop tarts might seem hard to beat--but today's recipe proves otherwise! ]]>
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Cheese Crackers https://sugarspunrun.com/cheese-crackers/ https://sugarspunrun.com/cheese-crackers/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2021 04:36:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=31268 These crispy, crunchy Cheese Crackers are here just in time for back-to-school. They come together quickly in the food processor with only a few simple ingredients, and they taste so much better than the store-bought version. The best part? They pack perfectly in lunchboxes. Recipe includes a how-to video!

Zoomed-in view of homemade cheese crackers with frilled edges and topped with sea salt


There's just something about cheese crackers that brings me right back to my childhood. Whether we were on a long car ride, fueling up after a busy day outside, or just having a picnic lunch--quick, portable snacks like these were always a staple.]]>
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Raspberry Scones https://sugarspunrun.com/raspberry-scones/ https://sugarspunrun.com/raspberry-scones/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2021 02:22:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=6522 These tender, buttery raspberry scones are bursting with the taste of sweet raspberries and can be ready in just under 30 minutes! Recipe includes a how-to video!



Overhead shot of raspberry scones on gray marble next to a bowl of raspberries in the top left corner


There's a lot to love about these raspberry scones. They're tender, buttery, and have just the right amount of sweetness. Bursting with tart, juicy raspberries and topped with a dusting of sugar... they're the slightly sweetened cousin to my biscuit recipe, and they're absolutely addictive. My recipe makes six large scones (though of course you can cut into smaller portions) and it's always impossible for me to eat just one. ]]>
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Cannoli https://sugarspunrun.com/cannoli/ https://sugarspunrun.com/cannoli/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:01:11 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=24974 Learn how to make flawless Cannoli completely from scratch! My recipe yields perfect, thin, crispy shells and a rich and creamy filling. I'll walk you through all of my tips and tricks so yours turn out perfectly at home, the recipe also includes a how-to video!



filled cannoli on gold wire rack


Today we're tackling homemade cannoli, completely from scratch. We'll be making our own shells (no store-bought shells here), frying them (it's easy, no deep fryer needed!) and filling them with a ricotta based filling. ]]>
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Baklava Recipe https://sugarspunrun.com/baklava-recipe/ https://sugarspunrun.com/baklava-recipe/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:30:34 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=23968 Today I'm sharing my favorite recipe for homemade baklava! While this Greek recipe may appear complicated (and it is time consuming) it's actually quite simple to make. I'll walk you step-by-step through the process and include a how-to video!



baklava with chocolate drizzle on white plate


Flaky, buttery, nutty layers drenched in a citrus-kissed, clove & cinnamon-infused honey syrup, baklava is a unique and sweet dessert of Greek origins (well, that's debatable I suppose). It's crisp, flavorful, and impossible to eat just a single slice.]]>
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Chocolate Turnovers https://sugarspunrun.com/chocolate-turnovers/ https://sugarspunrun.com/chocolate-turnovers/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2020 13:30:57 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=6553 Learn how to make homemade Chocolate Turnovers! These can be made with either my homemade puff pastry or pie dough or with store-bought pastry crust. Buttery, flaky pastry packed with melty, decadent chocolate and drizzled with a chocolate glaze, these are a chocolate-lover's dream! Recipe includes how-to video!





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Eclairs https://sugarspunrun.com/eclairs-recipe/ https://sugarspunrun.com/eclairs-recipe/#comments Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:30:43 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=20182 A classic chocolate eclair recipe! I'll show you how to make a simple choux pastry (for the shells), a classic vanilla pastry cream filling, and that glossy chocolate coating. It might sound like a lot, but the steps are actually pretty simple and you'll be making French pastry like a pro in no-time! This recipe also includes a how-to video, in case you're more of a visual learner! 



chocolate eclairs on a marble board

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Cheese Danish https://sugarspunrun.com/cheese-danish/ https://sugarspunrun.com/cheese-danish/#comments Mon, 09 Dec 2019 15:30:15 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=18021 A simple and delicious recipe for flaky and delicious Cheese Danish! These are made with my easy (cheater's) homemade puff pastry, though you can substitute store-bought in a pinch.



Cheese Danishes make for a great special occasion breakfast food, they're one of my favorite Christmas morning foods alongside Homemade Cinnamon Rolls and French Toast Casserole!



A little while back I shared my recipe for homemade puff pastry, and, if you recall, strongly encouraged you to make a few extra batches and store some in your freezer. This Cheese Danish recipe is exactly why.]]>
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Palmiers https://sugarspunrun.com/palmiers/ https://sugarspunrun.com/palmiers/#comments Wed, 30 Oct 2019 14:30:17 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=18017 A recipe for buttery, flaky, cinnamon Palmiers! This recipe uses my homemade puff pastry so you can make the entire thing from scratch, but I also include notes for substituting store-bought pastry in case you're in a hurry! 



Freshly baked palmiers on a white plate, showcasing buttery flaky layers and cinnamon filling.

So, on Monday I gave you a recipe for homemade puff pastry. Now I owe you a recipe worth making with it! Today we're making Palmiers.]]>
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How to Make Puff Pastry (the easy way) https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-puff-pastry-recipe/ https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-puff-pastry-recipe/#comments Mon, 28 Oct 2019 14:30:09 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=18012 Today we're skipping the frozen store-bought sheets and making our own homemade Puff Pastry recipe! This recipe is an easy "rough" puff pastry that yields flakey, buttery layers but doesn't take hours upon hours to make.





As much as I love baking from scratch, homemade puff pastry was one of those recipes that I always thought was better left to the "professionals".]]>
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Apple Dumplings https://sugarspunrun.com/apple-dumplings/ https://sugarspunrun.com/apple-dumplings/#comments Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:31:19 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=17917 This is my grandmother's old-fashioned Apple Dumpling recipe! Juicy, tender, cinnamon & sugar-spiced apples baked inside a buttery, flaky, and foolproof homemade pie crust and topped off with a simple syrup! 

Apple Dumpling on white plate

I had good, productive plans for this weekend. Ones that didn't include apple dumplings whatsoever.]]>
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Homemade Cream Puffs https://sugarspunrun.com/homemade-cream-puffs/ https://sugarspunrun.com/homemade-cream-puffs/#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:30:07 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=15967 Making perfect Cream Puffs at home is a lot easier than you think! My recipe uses a homemade pastry cream filling (no pudding mixes here!) for the best, classic taste. Recipe includes a how-to video!



Round, custard-filled choux pastry topped with powdered sugar.


Ready to feel like a fancy French pastry chef? Today we are making perfect cream puffs from scratch! We'll be using my grandmother's easy recipe for choux pastry (also known as pâte à choux) and filling it with my simple pastry cream. These are impressive and bakery-display-window-worthy, but also super simple to make (shockingly simple!). They are always a huge hit at parties!

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