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12 Sweet and Savoury Ways to Use Leftover Pie Dough

Posted by Allison Day. Last updated on December 26, 2020 by Food Network Canada Editors

Whether you've got leftover pie dough from rolling your perfect pastry or extra discs of dough in the freezer, you can turn these buttery leftovers into something extraordinary. With these delicious recipe ideas, transform humble homemade (or pre-made) pie dough into sweet and savoury treats.

  • Light Tart of Butternut Squash and Kale
     
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    Light Tart of Butternut Squash and Kale

    <p><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/all-time-best-vegetarian-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vegetarians</a> at your holiday table will love this sweet butternut squash and tender kale quiche. Served with a side salad or veggies, it makes for a stunning holiday dish.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/light-tart-of-butternut-squash-and-kale/14890/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Light Tart of Butternut Squash and Kale</strong></a></p>
  • Frosted Raspberry Hand Pies
     
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    Frosted Raspberry Hand Pies

    <p>Turnover a new leaf with your leftover pastry, taking it out of the pie plate and onto a baking sheet with these portable hand pies. You'll want to keep a stash of these around for lunches, sugar cravings and fast desserts for the <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/holidays/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">holiday season</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/frosted-raspberry-hand-pies/12731/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Anna Olson's Frosted Raspberry Hand Pies</strong></a></p>
  • Butter Tart Pinwheels
     
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    Butter Tart Pinwheels

    <p><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/photos/best-canadian-butter-tart-recipes/#!jen-scotts-butter-tarts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Butter tarts</a> turn into sticky, decadent curlicues that skip the muss and fuss of the traditional recipe. These pinwheels stack up just like a <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/holidays/photos/classic-christmas-cookie-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">holiday cookie</a>, adding an unexpected, classic Canadian pop to festive sweets trays. You can make these with either puff pastry or traditional pie dough — just be sure to make them!</p> <p>Get the recipes for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/butter-tart-pinwheels/18683/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Butter Tart Pinwheels</strong></a></p>
  • Pastrami Turnovers
     
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    Pastrami Turnovers

    <p>We didn't think it was possible to improve on a pastrami sandwich, but this turnover version is making us second guess ourselves. Pastrami, provolone and cornichon are nestled inside buttery pastry. It's a unique solution to turn pie dough into something super-savoury and delicious.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/pastrami-turnovers/14630/" target="_blank">Pastrami Turnovers</a></strong></p>
  • Saskatoon Pie Fries
     
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    Saskatoon Pie Fries

    <p>Pie — meet, fries! Traditional <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/photos/saskatoon-berry-recipes/#!saskatoon-berry-lentil-muffins" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Canadian Saskatoon berry</a> pie is turned into sticks of indulgent, dip-able genius treats with leftover pastry.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/saskatoon-pie-fries/17988/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Saskatoon Pie Fries</strong></a></p>
  • Chocolate Pastry Twists With Coffee Glaze
     
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    Chocolate Pastry Twists With Coffee Glaze

    <p>Chocolate and coffee were made to be wrapped around each other! Whether you use leftover homemade pie dough or store-bought puff pastry, this mid-morning bakery-level treat that clearly begs for a <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/photos/warm-cozy-fall-drinks/#!warm-fall-drinks-gingerbread-hot-chocolate600x400" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cup of coffee</a> to sip alongside, is doable in under 30 minutes.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-pastry-twists-with-coffee-glaze/11480/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Chocolate Pastry Twists With Coffee Glaze</strong></a></p>
  • Vegan Quiche Tarts With Red Pepper Relish
     
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    Vegan Quiche Tarts With Red Pepper Relish

    <p>Vegans, dairy-free and omnivore diners alike will clamour for these adorable <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/plant-based-recipes-for-beginners/#!plant-meatless-skewers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plant-based</a> baby quiches. Filled with savoury mushrooms and asparagus — we bet you can't just eat one!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/vegan-quiche-tarts-with-red-pepper-relish/16230/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Vegan Quiche Tarts With Red Pepper Relish</strong></a></p>
  • Leftover Pie Dough Cinnamon Pinwheel Cookies
     
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    Leftover Pie Dough Cinnamon Pinwheel Cookies

    <p>These little cuties — made from leftover pie dough — taste just like cinnamon rolls! With just five ingredients and 30 minutes, you'll whip up a batch of these in no time.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/blog/leftover-pie-dough-cinnamon-pinwheel-cookies/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leftover Pie Dough Cinnamon Pinwheel Cookies</a></strong></p>
  • Creamy Chicken and Mushroom One-Pot With Pot Pie Toppers
     
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    Creamy Chicken and Mushroom One-Pot With Pot Pie Toppers

    <p>Pot pie was practically made for using up leftovers. You can follow the recipe or go off the cuff by filling these with last night’s leftover chicken and cooked vegetables, topping the works with rounds of leftover pie dough. A most delicious interpretation of waste not, want not.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/creamy-chicken-and-mushroom-one-pot-with-pot-pie-toppers/18335/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Rachael Ray’s Creamy Chicken and Mushroom One-Pot With Pot Pie Toppers</strong></a></p>
  • Vegan Sweet Potato and Kale Galette With Pistachio Parmesan
     
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    Vegan Sweet Potato and Kale Galette With Pistachio Parmesan

    <p><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/fast-fabulous-fruit-galettes/#!flat-apple-pie-with-perfect-pie-crust-recipe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Galettes</a> shine in all of their rustic, yet elegant glory. This one is made with a coconut oil dough, though leftover all-butter pastry, either pre-made or homemade, works too. For an appetizer-size version, use a muffin tin for savoury galette tarts.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/vegan-sweet-potato-and-kale-galette/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vegan Sweet Potato and Kale Galette With Pistachio Parmesan</a></strong></p>
  • Spiral Raisin Danishes
     
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    Spiral Raisin Danishes

    <p>Homemade danishes are achievable thanks to leftover pie dough or misshapen pie scraps. All there is to do here is worry about this incredibly simple filling. And the eating, of course.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/spiral-raisin-danishes/16536/"><strong>Anna Olson’s Spiral Raisin Danishes</strong></a></p>
  • Mini Tourtieres
     
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    Mini Tourtieres

    <p>Tourtiere meets empanada meets calzone for a <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/holidays/photos/50-holiday-party-appetizers-your-guests-will-love/#!sausage-parmesan-palmiers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">holiday appetizer</a> that will surprise and delight all guests. This Canadian classic can be made ahead and frozen, so you can pop a few in the oven in the case of last minute guests or cravings.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/mini-tourtieres/12132/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Mini Tourtieres</strong></a></p>
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