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Savory Palmiers Recipe

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 8/24/20Updated: 11/18/21

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Savory Palmiers

Savory Palmiers are a quick and easy appetizer that look difficult and fancy. Fill them with your favorite filling combination.

plate of savory palmiers

 What is a Palmier?

A palmier means palm tree in French.  They are also known as a pig’s ear, a palm heart or an elephant ear because of their shape. I think it looks more like a butterfly.

It is a French pastry that is made out of puff pastry.

There are sweet palmiers which can be filled with chocolate, sugar, and chopped fruit.

savory palmiers on a plate.

Savory Palmiers

You can also make a savory version. Today I used a sundried tomato pesto I purchased at the store. If you can’t find it you can purchase regular pesto and add in some chopped sun dried tomatoes.

You can also fill it with:

  • tapenade
  • roasted garlic and rosemary
  • bacon, cheese and caramelized onion
  • ham and cheese
  • mushrooms and Parmesan Cheese

How to Make Savory Palmiers

The first step is to lay out the puff pastry.  Let it sit outside of the refrigerator for a few minutes but not too long though that it gets too soft and becomes hard to work with. You just want it softened enough that it won’t crack when you roll it out.

rolling out puff pastry
  • Once you have it opened up on the counter, that is lightly floured, just gently roll it out a few times.  Not too much though because you don’t want the dough to get too thin.  Just enough rolls to soften it up a bit. 
  • Spread a thin layer of your chosen filling (sundried tomato pesto)  over the surface of the dough. A nice thin layer.
spreading filling on palmier dough

To form the palmier, you can either roll the dough from each side into the center or fold the dough from each side about halfway to the center.

rolling up palmier dough

Continue folding until the sides meet in the center.

folding plamier dough
folded palmier dough

And one final fold.

folded dough

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes so the dough firms up a bit.

cutting palmiers

After it is chilled cut the roll of puff pastry in 1/4 inch thick slices and place them face up on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.

Don’t worry if they look strange. They will expand and open up as they bake.

palmiers ready for bakng

Bake in a 400 degree oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.  Flip the palmiers half way through the baking process. They are best served warm.

baked savory palmiers

Can You Freeze Palmiers?

Yes, they freeze great. Cool completely after baking and store in an airtight container. Put a piece of wax paper or parchment paper between each layer to keep them from sticking together. They will last in the freezer for about a month. You can freeze them baked or sliced and unbaked.

You do not need to thaw them before baking if freeze unbaked.

Baked savory palmiers

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Other favorite savory appetizers include:

  • Brie Crostini
  • Artichoke Dip
  • Brown Sugar Brie
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baked savory palmiers

Savory Palmiers

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Delicate puff pastry filled with sun dried tomato pesto
serves: 24 servings
Prep:15 minutes
Cook:12 minutes
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Total:27 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 package frozen puff pastry defrosted
  • 1/2 cup sundried tomato pesto or regular pesto enough for two.

Instructions

  • Lightly flour a board or counter and unfold one sheet of pastry
  • Roll the pastry lightly with a rolling pin just until dough as softened a bit, not too thin
  • Spread a thin layer of pesto on puff pastry (may not use the entire amount)
  • Begin folding the dough from both sides until they meet in the middle
  • Wrap rolled pastry in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to allow it to firm and chill Remove and slice puff pastry into 1/4 inch thick slices and place them face up on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes, flipping the palmiers halfway through the baking process

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 65kcal (3%) Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 4g (6%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Cholesterol: 1mg Sodium: 73mg (3%) Potassium: 6mg Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 33IU (1%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 6mg (1%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Appetizers
Cuisine:French
baked savory palmiers
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Originally posted August 24, 2010

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  1. Leigh Anne says

    Posted on 12/13 at 10:04 pm

    I bought a sundried tomato pesto at the store. It was already blended together.

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