Recipes
From creating gourmet sandwiches with our garlicky goodness to whipping up flaky pastries for sweet treats, we've got your culinary adventures covered. Join the home baking revolution and become a kitchen hero with our easy-to-follow recipes.
Smoked Salmon Vol Au Vents
Crisp, golden Heritage Bakers puff pastry filled with herby crème fraîche and topped with silky smoked salmon. A simple yet elegant bite that feels festive and fresh. Finished with a squeeze of lemon and a few garden leaves, they’re the perfect start to any celebration.
Goats Cheese Cheesecake with Red Onion and Cranberry Jam
This savoury cheesecake makes an effortless festive starter. The creamy goat’s cheese filling and flaky Heritage Bakers puff pastry base are perfectly matched, finished with a sticky red onion and cranberry jam.
Goats Cheese and Cranberry Festive Bites
Golden rounds of Heritage Bakers Savoury Shortcrust Pastry, topped with creamy goat’s cheese, a spoon of cranberry jelly and a hint of rosemary. These little bites are perfectly balanced, savoury, sweet and herby. Make an effortless festive starter with a glass of bubbles.
Blue Cheese, Red Onion and Cranberry Tartlets
These little tarts are full of festive flavour. Heritage Bakers Savoury Shortcrust Pastry filled with creamy blue cheese, your homemade red onion and cranberry jam, and a hint of rosemary or thyme. They’re simple to make, smell incredible as they bake, and are perfect served warm with a glass of bubbles.
Baked Camembert in Heritage Bakers Puff Pastry with Red Onion & Cranberry Jam
There’s something about flaky puff pastry baking in the oven that instantly feels like comfort.
This baked Camembert wrapped in Heritage Bakers’ flaky pastry is a simple idea that feels special.
As the cheese melts inside, the pastry puffs up golden and crisp. Serve it warm with a spoonful of red onion and cranberry jam and plenty of good bread — effortless, festive, and completely moreish.
Vegemite/Marmite Cheese Scrolls
There’s something unmistakably Kiwi about the mix of Vegemite (or Marmite) and cheese. Wrapped in golden, flaky Heritage Bakers puff pastry, these little scrolls are warm, savoury and utterly moreish. Perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or a nostalgic festive nibble straight from the oven.
Classic Steak Pie
Rich, hearty and deeply satisfying — this is a proper steak pie the way it should be. Tender beef, slow-cooked in a rich gravy and tucked beneath a golden, flaky lid of Heritage Bakers puff pastry. Simple, honest food that never fails to please.
Chicken and Leek Pie
There’s something deeply comforting about a homemade chicken pie. Tender poached chicken folded through a creamy sauce and baked beneath buttery, golden layers of Heritage Bakers ready-rolled flaky puff pastry. It’s simple, satisfying, and just the thing for a relaxed family meal or cosy weekend supper.
Paua Pie
Decadent, buttery and unmistakably Kiwi.
These paua pies are pure comfort wrapped in Heritage Bakers flaky puff pastry. Each golden parcel hides a creamy, rich paua filling that’s velvety, briny and full of flavour. Perfectly puffed and irresistibly indulgent, they’re the kind of pies that make everyone go quiet after the first bite.
Courgette, Fennel and Cherry Tomato Tarts
Crisp, buttery Heritage Bakers flaky puff pastry provides the perfect base for these vibrant seasonal tarts. A light Dijon and cheese layer anchors sweet cherry tomatoes, shaved fennel and ribbons of courgette — all simply dressed in olive oil, lemon and sea salt. They’re as beautiful as they are delicious — ideal for a light lunch or brunch.
Cherry, Cream Cheese Pastry Braid
There’s something so comforting about a bake like this. With Heritage Bakers flaky puff pastry, a simple mix of cream cheese and cherries turns into a golden, home-baked treat. It’s buttery, soft in the middle, and just the right touch of sweet — perfect to share warm from the oven with a cup of tea.
Cherry Tomato Tarte Tatin
Sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes meet golden flaky pastry in this irresistible summer twist on a classic French tarte tatin. Using Heritage Bakers ready-rolled flaky puff pastry, it’s a stress-free yet stunning centrepiece.
Perfect for garden lunches, holiday brunches, and summer dinners. The tomatoes caramelise beautifully under a splash of balsamic, then flip to reveal a glossy jewel-toned topping, finished with a hint of parmesan or feta.
Cherry Tomato and Goats Cheese Canapes
When you’ve got Heritage Bakers flaky puff pastry on hand, entertaining is effortless. These golden little canapés combine creamy goat’s cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes and a sprinkle of herbs for a bite-sized pastry that’s crisp, savoury and beautifully simple. Perfect warm from the oven or served at room temperature with drinks.
Cheesy Asparagus Pastry Tart
Crisp, golden layers of Heritage Bakers flaky puff pastry meet the fresh snap of in-season asparagus in this effortless tart. It’s the kind of recipe that looks impressive but takes minutes — cheesy, buttery, and beautifully simple. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a quick dinner with a green salad on the side.
Asparagus, Cheddar Pastry Parcels
When you’ve got Heritage Bakers flaky puff pastry in the freezer, a golden, cheesy tart is never far away! This simple spring favourite pairs buttery layers of pastry with fresh asparagus and melting cheese — crisp at the edges, soft in the centre, and utterly delicious. Quick to make, beautiful to serve, and guaranteed to disappear fast!
Apricot, Cream Cheese Swirls
Flaky, golden, and filled with fruity, creamy goodness — these pastry swirls are an irresistible sweet treat. The tangy richness of cream cheese pairs beautifully with sweet apricot jam, all wrapped in Heritage Bakers flaky puff pastry.
Ideal for brunch, morning tea.
Puff Pastry Pizza
Pastry pizzas are a lifesaver—quick to make and perfect for satisfying hungry kids in no time.
Smoked Salmon Bites
Crisp, creamy, smoky, and fresh—these bite-sized canapés are perfect for parties, brunches, or any excuse to snack fancy.
Salmon and Leek Vol Au Vent
These salmon and leek vol-au-vents are comfort food with a fancy edge. Flaky puff pastry shells are loaded with creamy leeks and pieces of tender salmon, all wrapped in a rich, velvety sauce. They’re super satisfying, easy to pull together, and great for serving when you want something a bit special without too much fuss.
Ham and Cheese Croissants
These ham and cheese pastry croissants are a quick, no-fuss version that you can whip up in minutes. They're perfect to keep in the freezer—just bake straight from frozen for an easy, satisfying lunch or snack anytime.
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