Mini Puff Pastry Shells for Fillings These quick and easy puff pastry shells are perfect for filling with anything you like! They’re light, crispy, and versatile—great for appetizers or desserts. Instructions: Defrost the puff pastry sheets, but do not roll them out. Using a small round cutter (like a shot glass or small lid), cut out circles from the dough. Use a smaller cutter to make a hollow circle in the center of half of the rounds. Place the hollowed circles on top of the solid circles to