Puff Pastry Palmiers with Tapenade and Parmesan Crust
Puff pastry palmiers are spread with olive tapenade, sprinkled with parmesan, and baked golden. These crisp appetisers are elegant, savoury, and easy to prepare, making them perfect for entertaining, grazing boards, or wine pairings.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry 320g
- 80 g olive tapenade black or green
- 40 g Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 1 egg beaten (for glazing)
- Black pepper Freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C). Line a tray with parchment.
- Unroll puff pastry. Spread a thin layer of olive tapenade evenly over the surface. Fold the two long sides of the pastry sheet inward to meet in the middle, then fold again to overlap, creating a long log with four layers. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Slice into 1.5cm thick pieces and arrange on tray. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle parmesan over the tops. Grind over black pepper.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until puffed and golden. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Olive tapenade can be bought ready-made or blended at home from olives, capers, anchovies, and olive oil. Use sparingly, a thin layer goes a long way.
Parmesan should be finely grated so it adheres to the pastry surface. A dusting before baking creates that irresistible crust.
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2.4gFat: 6.3gSaturated Fat: 2.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 0.4mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 90IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.4mg
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