Classic Palmier
Indulge in the buttery, caramelized perfection of Classic Palmiers, a French pastry delight that's as easy to make as it is to savor. With just two simple ingredients—puff pastry and granulated sugar—you can create these elegant, crisp cookies right in your own kitchen. Each palmier is beautifully layered with caramelized sugar, achieved by folding and rolling the pastry in sugar before baking it to golden, flaky perfection. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for effortless entertaining or satisfying your sweet tooth with a touch of sophistication. Perfectly light and crispy, serve these palmiers with coffee, tea, or as a stand-alone treat for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 1 package Puff pastry sheets
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
Directions
Step 1
Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to the package instructions, usually about 20-30 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 3
Sprinkle 100 grams of granulated sugar evenly over a clean work surface.
Step 4
Lay one puff pastry sheet over the sugar and gently roll it out to a slightly larger rectangle, about 24x30 cm (9x12 inches), ensuring both sides are lightly coated with sugar.
Step 5
Sprinkle another 50 grams of sugar evenly over the top of the puff pastry.
Step 6
With the longer side of the rectangle facing you, fold both of the long edges towards the center so they meet in the middle.
Step 7
Fold the entire long edge one more time toward the center to form a log with multiple layers. The pastry should now look somewhat like a scroll.
Step 8
Slice the pastry log into 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thick pieces.
Step 9
Place the slices cut side up on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 4 cm (1.5 inches) between each palmier to allow them to expand during baking.
Step 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Flip halfway through baking to ensure even caramelization.
Step 11
Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 12
Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry, following the same steps for rolling, cutting, and baking.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (700g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3516.9 |
| Total Fat 180.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 50.5g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2205mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 463g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 208g | |
| Protein 34.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 75mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 485mg | 0% |
Source of Calories