Pastries

These light and eggy cheese puffs are channeling your favorite bar snack.

Scones full of the textures and flavors of a granola bar—a hint of sweetness comes from copious dried fruit and a sprinkle of raw sugar.

The classic blueberry muffin gets a makeover with nutty, whole-grain spelt flour in the batter and the crispy streusel topping.

Muffins! Burgers! Okay, yes, salads!

These fluffy buttermilk-laced buns are filled with a cinnamon-scented date purée to capture all that gooey sticky bun glory without being overly sweet.

The most impressive appetizer to “casually” pull out of the oven when your friends come over (and it also happens to make a nice Thanksgiving snack for while the turkey rests—just sayin').

Apples glazed in honey, deeply toasted pecans, and tangy buttermilk raise this muffin from Ochre Bakery far above average.

This croquembouche is constructed with cheesy gougères and an herbed cheese filling. It’s the showstopping holiday appetizer you didn’t know you needed.

Remember, the higher-quality ingredients you can find, the better the cannoli will be.

These salty-sweet scones are spiked with a bright spicy note of black pepper and are as delicious alongside a baked ham or roast beef as they are with a platter of scrambled eggs.

Cold bits of butter in the dough ensure flaky scones. And 4 tsp. of Diamond Crystal kosher salt may sound like a lot, but it makes all the difference.

Tired of sub-par gluten-free muffins, senior food editor Anna Stockwell developed one that’s healthy enough for breakfast, decadent enough for an afternoon treat, and full of fall flavors.

Spiced with just enough cinnamon and sweetened with maple syrup, these gluten-free muffins are the breakfast treat of the season.

When this buttery, flakey puff pastry comes out of the oven, chances are you'll be shocked to remember you made it yourself.

A new recipe you can make for breakfast, slathered with honey butter, or as an all-purpose barbecue side.

Think of these scones as the easier, cooler cousin of the blueberry muffin.

From pies and cakes to cookies and muffins, you'll never have to guess again.

These slightly sweet brioche buns have a tender, buttery inside that's mouthwateringly good.

You can make the creamy, custardy treat with an earth-shattering crust at home—in a muffin pan!

The sesame balls will float to the surface before they’re done frying. Use a spider or a slotted spoon to keep them submerged until they’re golden brown and puffed up. This recipe is from Mister Jiu's in San Francisco, CA.

Does frozen fruit have to be thawed? Are some better than others? All your burning (err...freezing?) questions, answered.

This tart recipe is the adult version of the toaster snack you loved as a kid but with a lot less sugar.

Too many morning buns for your crowd? This recipe halves easily.

Shingaras are the Bangladeshi style of samosas—filled and fried savory pastries usually served as an appetizer or snack.