Savory Olive & Goat Cheese Palmiers
Ingredients
1 package (2 sheets) prepared puff pastry dough, thawed
1/2 cup crumbled chèvre cheese
1/4 cup prepared olive tapenade (or another type, like artichoke tapenade)
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Coarse salt, to taste
Preparation
1
Allow the puff pastry dough to thaw, according to the package directions.
2
Lightly flour a flat work surface.
3
Place one sheet of the dough on top of the other on the floured surface, and gently roll it out to a 9x12-inch shape that is about 1/4-inch thick. (You could use each sheet of dough individually, if you prefer.)
4
Spread the olive tapenade over the dough, followed by the crumbled chèvre cheese. Top with the toasted pine nuts.
5
Start by rolling the short ends of the dough toward each other until the meet in the middle.
6
Tightly wrap the rolled dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
7
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
8
Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
9
Unwrap the dough and use a serrated knife to slice the rolled dough into 1/4-inch slices, and put them on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
10
Sprinkle the tops with the coarse salt and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until they are just lightly golden.
11
Serve warm
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About
Made with puff pastry, Savory Olive and Goat Cheese Palmiers are tasty, flaky appetizers that are super-easy to make. Perfect for gathering with friends on any occasion! Featured on my blog, Grab a Plate (www.azgrabaplate.com).
Other Names:
elephant ears
Yield:
16
Added:
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 9:09am
