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.
Christmas Fruit Mince Pastry Twists
A playful twist on the classic Christmas mince pie. Heritage Bakers Sweet Shortcrust Pastry layered with spiced fruit mincemeat, orange zest and spiced sugar, then baked until golden and crisp.
Quick to make, beautifully festive, and perfect for gifting.
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.
Mini Mince and Cheese Pies
There’s nothing quite like a good mince and cheese pie — golden, flaky pastry filled with rich savoury mince and molten cheese. Using Heritage Bakers Flaky Puff Pastry makes them wonderfully easy to prepare, and baking them in a muffin tin gives the perfect handheld size. They’re a Kiwi classic for all ages.
Golden Vegetable Pie
A beautiful, hearty pie that lets the vegetables shine — wrapped beneath Heritage Bakers ready-rolled puff pastry. Loaded with roasted vegetables and a creamy mustard and thyme sauce, this pie is rich, comforting and full of colour. It’s everything you want on a cool evening, and even better the next day.
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.
Jam Puff Pastry Delights
When you start with Heritage Bakers flaky puff pastry, you’re already winning. These jam-filled beauties are buttery, golden and impossibly easy. Perfect for an impromptu morning treat or a last-minute sweet traybake. With just a few pantry staples and minimal prep, you’ll have a batch of melt-in-the-mouth pastries that look as good as they taste.
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.
Hazelnut Banana Pinwheels with Heritage Flaky Puff
These sweet, swirled pastries are dangerously moreish — think buttery puff pastry wrapped around creamy hazelnut spread and soft caramelised banana. With Heritage Bakers flaky puff, you’ve got café-style indulgence with minimal fuss.
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.
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.
Mini Crème Brûlée Tarts
These were such a hit with the family I couldn't make enough of them.
Baked custard mini tarts covered with a golden caramel encased in a shortcrust pastry shell. This is such a classic combination and one that never gets boring.
Nutella and Cream Cheese Tart
This combo is such a winner.
Crispy pastry, smothered with nutella and cream cheese, need i say more?
You can dress up this delicious easy tart with summer berries or a simple fruit compote to make a stunning dessert.
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.
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