Description
Flaky, buttery, and bursting with flavor, these Savory Palmiers are the ultimate appetizer trick. Made with puff pastry, pesto or tapenade, and cheese ; elegant yet effortless.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup pesto or tapenade
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (Parmesan or mozzarella)
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 10×12 inches.
3. Spread pesto or tapenade evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
4. Sprinkle cheese evenly on top of the spread.
5. Roll each long side of the pastry toward the center until they meet in the middle.
6. Slice into 1/2-inch pieces using a sharp knife.
7. Place on baking sheet with 2-inch spacing and brush tops with egg wash.
8. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden and puffed.
9. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overfill the pastry or it may leak during baking.
- Chill the rolled pastry for 10–15 minutes before slicing for cleaner spirals.
- Make ahead and freeze unbaked slices for up to 1 month.
- Best served warm, but still delicious at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 palmier
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
Keywords: savory palmiers, puff pastry appetizers, pesto spirals, holiday finger food