Quick, Fruity 4-Ingredient Pineapple Puff Puffs

With just one roll of puff pastry, a few slices of canned pineapple, blackberries, and a little powdered sugar, you can put together a sweet pastry treat in remarkably little time. The pastry is cut into squares, cleverly shaped into little pinwheels, topped with pineapple, secured with a blackberry, and baked.

This is a recipe for anyone who enjoys impressive-looking results but would rather not spend their entire afternoon earning them.

What Are Pineapple Puff Puffs?

Pineapple Puff Puffs are quick fruit pastries made by shaping squares of ready-made puff pastry around slices of canned pineapple. Puff pastry itself has a long history in European baking, with closely related laminated pastries developing over centuries, while pineapple originated in South America before spreading around the world through cultivation and trade.

Pro Tips for the Best Pineapple Puff Puffs

• Puff pastry behaves best when it is cold. If it becomes too warm while you're working with it, the butter layers can soften and make the pastry difficult to handle.
• Canned pineapple contains juice, and excess liquid is not your pastry's best friend. Drain the pineapple slices before placing them on the pastry.
• When making the diagonal cuts, stop before reaching the middle of each square. If the cuts meet in the centre, the pastry may become difficult to fold neatly.
• You don't need to squash the pastry into submission. A gentle press where the folded corners meet the pineapple is enough to help everything stay in place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use fresh pineapple instead of canned?

Yes, you can use fresh pineapple if you prefer. Cut it into thin, reasonably even slices so it sits comfortably in the centre of the pastry squares. Canned pineapple is simply the more convenient option for this recipe because the slices are already prepared and easy to portion.

Do I have to use blackberries?

The blackberry serves both a decorative and practical purpose, but you can experiment with another small fruit that can sit securely in the centre. A raspberry could work, for example, although its softer texture may make it less effective at holding the pastry in place.

Can I make these without powdered sugar?

The powdered sugar is a finishing touch rather than an essential ingredient. If you prefer a less sweet pastry, simply leave it off.

What can I serve with pineapple puff puffs?

These pastries are perfectly happy served on their own, particularly for breakfast or a snack. For dessert, you could serve them with Greek yoghurt, vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream.

How to Store Any Leftovers

Keep them in the refrigerator if you aren't planning to eat them within a short period. Reheat refrigerated pastries in the oven rather than the microwave to help restore some of the pastry's crispness.

How to Make 4-Ingredient Pineapple Puff Puffs

Step 1

Step 1

Unroll the puff pastry and cut it into six equal squares.

Unroll the puff pastry and cut it into six equal squares.

Step 2

Step 2

Take each pastry square and make a diagonal cut from each corner toward the centre, stopping before the cuts reach the middle.

Take each pastry square and make a diagonal cut from each corner toward the centre, stopping before the cuts reach the middle.

Step 3

Step 3

Place one pineapple slice in the centre of each pastry square. Take every corner of the pastry and fold it toward the centre.

Place one pineapple slice in the centre of each pastry square. Take every corner of the pastry and fold it toward the centre.

Step 4

Step 4

Place one blackberry in the centre of each pastry.

Place one blackberry in the centre of each pastry.

Step 5

Step 5

Once they're cool enough, dust the tops with powdered sugar. Enjoy!

Bake at 200°C/400°F for 20 minutes.

Step 6

Step 6

Once they're cool enough, dust the tops with powdered sugar. Enjoy!