The secret is in the hero ingredient: frozen puff pastry.

Puff pastry sheets can be found in the freezer section of your local grocer.

Ahead, discover our best deliciously simple puff pastry recipes that begin with store-bought dough.

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Drizzle with homemade icing as the cherry on top.

Easy Blackberry Turnovers

Another turnover pastry, this recipe calls for fresh blackberries.

Bake at 350F for 20 minutes before cooling for 10.

Cherry Turnovers

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Pear-And-Brie Puff Pastry Tarts

A little savory, a little sweet!

This tart is made with pear and brie and can be served as an appetizer or dessert.

To make dessert slightly sweeter, brush with apricot preserves on top and skip the pepper.

Easy Blackberry Turnovers

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Let the puff pastry dough thaw in the fridge overnight before baking.

It can be made with your everyday cutlery and little hands.

Glazed Apple Tart

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Southern Living Cinnamon Swirl Puff Pastry Muffins on a cooling rack

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Pear-and-Brie Puff Pastry Tarts

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Southern Living Apple Turnovers ready to serve on plates

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Southern Living Simple Strawberry Strudels

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Southern Living Nectarine-Plum Turnovers on a cooling rack ready to serve

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Southern Living Cheese Toast Palmiers on a platter to serve with Cinnamon Toast Palmiers

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