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All four puff pastries on wax paper. Pizza, tomato parmesan, honey apple, and Nutella banana.
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5 from 2 votes

TikTok Upside Down Puff Pastry

This puff pastry hack went viral, the upside down technique makes tarts and squares so easy to make.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Servings: 12

Equipment

  • Sheet Pans
  • Measuring Tools
  • Knife
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Rolling Pin
  • Spoons
  • Pastry Brush
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  • 1 Package of Puff Pastry
  • 1 Whole Egg

Flavors - Ingredients for 3 pastries each

Honey Apple

  • 1 Small Apple (Sliced Thinly)
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Honey

Nutella Banana

  • 1 Banana (Sliced)
  • 2 Tablespoons Nutella

Tomato Parmesan

  • 1 Medium Tomato
  • 2 Teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ Teaspoon Dried Basil

Pepperoni Pizza

  • 3 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
  • 12-18 Pieces Sliced Pepperoni
  • 2 Tablespoons Pizza Sauce

Instructions

  • Remove the puff pastry from the freezer and place into the refrigerator to let thaw overnight. 
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove the pastry from its packaging and flatten it out a bit about a couple inches. You will need a little bit of flour to it prevent sticking to your countertop. 
  • With a pizza cutter or knife cut into 6 even portions. 
  • Make the egg wash. Crack the egg into a small bowl and scramble with a fork or whisk until light and foamy.
  • Line a metal tray or sheet pan with parchment paper. 

Honey Apple 

  • Drizzle a little honey and top with sliced apple. Place a portion of puff pastry over the apple and honey. 
  • Lightly press on the sides of the pastry to seal it down a bit. Brush with the egg wash and it’s ready to bake. 

Nutella Banana

  • Place 4-6 slices of banana and top with Nutella. Place a portion of puff pastry over the banana and Nutella.
  • Lightly press on the sides of the pastry to seal it down a bit. Brush with the egg wash and it’s ready to bake. 

Tomato and Parmesan 

  • Drizzle a little olive oil and top with dried basil. Layer with sliced tomato and sprinkle Parmesan cheese. Place a portion of puff pastry over the tomato and parmesan.
  • Lightly press on the sides of the pastry to seal it down a bit. Brush with the egg wash and it’s ready to bake. 

Pepperoni Pizza

  • Place 4-6 pieces of pepperoni and top with mozzarella. Spread pizza sauce evenly and top with a portion of the puff pastry over the pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.
  • Lightly press on the sides of the pastry to seal it down a bit. Brush with the egg wash and it’s ready to bake. 

Bake The Puff Pastry Squares or Tarts

  • Place into the oven and bake for 12 minutes until golden brown. Let fully cool and flip them over. Enjoy.