Puff Pastry Egg Tarts are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time of the day snack. With soft yolks, smoky bacon, gooey cheese, and chopped green onions on buttery, flaky pastry shells, they’re a delicious way to fuel you up!
Puff pastry is a staple in my kitchen. Versatile, convenient, and easy to use, it’s my go-to for many sweet and savory creations.
With a few boxes on hand, you can quickly and easily bring to life impressive appetizers your guests are sure to line up for. From meaty calzones and fruit turnovers to these egg tarts, it’s an ingredient you wouldn’t want to do without.
What you’ll need
If you’re looking for the perfect first meal of the day or the best anytime pick-me-upper, these breakfast-in-bread treats are it! A couple of sheets of puff pastry, some eggs, a handful of crisp bacon, shredded cheese, and chopped green onions, and you’ve got a delicious and filling meal.
Runny or set yolks
I cook the yolks soft but not runny when I plan to bring a few pieces on the go. This way, it’s easier and less messy to eat when I am out and about. But if I am going to have the bread for a sit-down breakfast or brunch, I undercook the yolks. Flaky pastry drenched in runny yolks? Truly one of the best pleasures on earth!
Around 15 minutes of bake time will give you soft yet set yolks, and around 10 to 12 minutes will yield wet yellows. Just make sure to par-bake the puff pastry a little longer if you’re going to undercook the eggs so you don’t end up with raw dough.
Handling the puff pastry
- Thaw out the pastry until it unfolds easily but not for more than 40 minutes. It should be easy to handle but cold to the touch.
- If the pastry starts to get warm during preparation, stick it back into the freezer for about 5 minutes or in the refrigerator for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- If the pastry cracks when unfolding, dab it with a bit of water and gently press the cracks to seal.
Serving suggestions
These baked egg tarts are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or midday snacks. Enjoy them with a hot cup of coffee and some fresh fruit for a delicious way to start your day!
Reheating instructions
Puff pastry should be eaten within a few hours of baking as they tend to lose their flakiness over time. To re-crisp, bake in a 400 F oven for about 4 to 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets (17 ounces) Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry
- 8 ounces Havarti cheese, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 8 eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Thaw puff pastry at room temperature for about 30 to 40 minutes or until it’s easy to unfold and handle.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each pastry sheet and cut into four. Fold and pinch edges of each sheet to form a tart shell.
- Arrange in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet and prick all over with a fork. Bake in a 425 F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.
- Remove baking sheet from oven and allow pastry shells to cool. Prick a few times with a fork to deflate if puffy in the center.
- Sprinkle top with cheese. Make a shallow well in the center of each pastry shell and crack an egg into the well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with bacon.
- Return to oven and bake for about 10 to 15 minutes or until whites are set.
- Remove from oven and garnish with green onions. Serve.
Notes
- Thaw out the pastry until it unfolds easily but not for more than 40 minutes. It should be easy to handle but cold to the touch.
- If the pastry starts to get warm during preparation, stick it back into the freezer for about 5 minutes or in the refrigerator for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- If the pastry cracks when unfolding, dab it with a bit of water and gently press the cracks to seal.
Nutrition Information
“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”
Czjai Reyes-Ocampo says
My kind of breakfast! You can never go wrong with eggs and bacon. 🙂
Amy Jones says
This looks amazing! Breakfast in bed is the best
MarciaF says
There are so many things you can do with Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry. We just had apple blossoms using it for dessert.
Lalaine says
Oh yes, there are so many delicious things you can do with it, I am having so much fun with the couple of boxes I bought 🙂
Cindy Ingalls says
Such a cool idea. It’s so untraditional. I think using a pastry puff adds a nice light, buttery flavor to eggs.
Ana says
I love onion rings and you have completely transformed the recipe. It looks delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe with us!
Teresa Kunberger says
This looks so good! I so got to make this for my family!
Crystal Gard says
These look absolutely delicious
sacha says
Oh my gosh….. this looks so good, is a must have for breakfast. Definitely, will be saving this recipe to make it.
Melanie Smith says
That is the perfect breakfast for my husband. I think I’ll do it for him this weekend.
Borei Design says
Great idea! Looks yummy! :0
angie says
look so yummy love breakfast like that pretty and tasty
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Shirley says
Always love to read your blog. Everytime you post different and delicious recipes. This one is too good and I like it very much. Will sure give this a try. Thanks for sharing.
Lalaine says
Aww, thank you so much, Shirley. You made my day. I hope you give this a try, it won’t disappoint 🙂
Tamika says
This looks delicious! I never made anything with puff pastry before. I’m going to have to try this for Christmas Breakfast this year. Thanks for the inspiration and tips.
Lalaine says
Oh please do give puff pastry I try. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to use and how many delicious things you can come up with. 🙂
katrinajeancarter says
I just love everything in this dish! The mixture of crispy with the softness of the egg…My tummy is grumbling haha
Will definitely try making this for brunch!
Lalaine says
Oh yes, the combination of the soft eggs and buttery pastry can’t be beat 🙂
Amber Myers says
Mm, looks amazing. And I love bacon so much. Looks perfect!