Classic Palmier
Delightfully flaky, buttery, and caramelized, these Classic Palmiers are the epitome of French pastry perfection made effortlessly with just two ingredients: puff pastry and sugar. This simple yet elegant recipe transforms store-bought puff pastry into delicate, golden-brown treats with a crisp, sugary crust that melts in your mouth. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, these palm-shaped cookies are perfect for a sophisticated tea-time snack, a light dessert, or a charming addition to your next brunch spread. Serve them fresh or enjoy their delightful crunch as a make-ahead treat—either way, these irresistibly sweet and flaky Palmiers are bound to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 package Puff pastry sheets
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
Instructions
Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to the package instructions, usually about 20-30 minutes at room temperature.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Sprinkle 100 grams of granulated sugar evenly over a clean work surface.
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.
Sprinkle another 50 grams of sugar evenly over the top of the puff pastry.
With the longer side of the rectangle facing you, fold both of the long edges towards the center so they meet in the middle.
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.
Slice the pastry log into 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thick pieces.
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.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Flip halfway through baking to ensure even caramelization.
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.
Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry, following the same steps for rolling, cutting, and baking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3517 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.5 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.5 g | 252% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2205 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 463.0 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.0 g | ||
| Protein | 34.5 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 485 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
