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Sun-dried tomato, parmesan & rosemary palmiers

02 May 15

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Do you bore yourself with your lack of ‘pre-dinner nibble’ imagination when you have guests over? I certainly do, so I thought I’d replace those dull dishes of crisps & nuts with something a bit more impressive … these easy puff pastry ‘palmiers’ stuffed with tasty sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan & fresh rosemary. Mmmm!

sundried tomato, parmesan & rosemary palmiers - perfect for pre-dinner nibblies!

One of the things I thought that the Australians were really good at when I lived there recently was chips ‘n’ dips and ‘nibbles’ before dinner. They love ‘em and have all sorts of different kinds like little rice crackers, different kinds of fancy breadsticks, pots of stuffed olives and loads of interesting hummus-type dips. It’s really hard not to eat a few too many and end up spoiling your appetite!

Over here in the UK we’re pretty boring about this kind of thing and you won’t usually get more than a few crisps or maybe if you’re extra lucky some mixed salted nuts. If that sounds a bit rude of me to say so, then let me assure you that I’m no better myself. I will usually just plonk down dishes of said crisps or nuts to have with drinks before dinner if I have guests over. The shame!

I suppose we could blame the better weather over there. After all, if you’re going to sit around at BBQs every summer weekend, you need plenty of interesting pre-dinner nibblies. 😉

sun-dried tomatoes

Whatever the reason, I thought these cute little savoury puff pastry palmiers would be perfect for spicing up my pre-dinner offerings at my next dinner party! And the great thing about them is that they not only take mere minutes to put together, as you use a whole sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry, but you can make them, put them on a baking sheet, then pop them in the fridge until your guests arrive. When you hear the door-bell ring, you can pop them in the oven and hey presto, 10 minutes later you’ve got warm, cheesy, tomato-y little fresh pastries for your guests to nibble on until dinner’s ready.

These are nothing more complicated than two or three ingredients sprinkled generously over puff pastry and then rolled up tightly from both of the long sides so that they meet in the middle. You end up with a long roll of pastry that you then slice, like a sausage, in about 1cm-thick rounds. Pop on a baking tray, brush with a little egg, then bake.

Silly me fully intended to take a picture of the long roll before I cut it into rounds, but totally forgot in my excitement to get them into the oven. Sorry! (when I make them again I’ll take a photo and pop back here and post it!) Hopefully though the recipe explains clearly enough how to do the rolling in part. It isn’t complicated to understand – promise!

making palmiers

Roll both of the long sides of the pastry in until they meet in the middle. Pop in the fridge to firm up, then slice into 1cm-wide slices and bake!

Although I chose to make sun-dried tomato, parmesan & rosemary palmiers this time, you could of course choose other flavours. And really the possibilities are endless. How about olives, oregano & feta? Or bacon, thyme & cheddar? Pesto & prosciutto? I could go on and on!

Hmm, any tips before I leave you with the recipe? Let’s see … oh yes, pop the rolled-up pastry roll in the fridge for half an hour so that it’s easier to slice through. And of course you can freeze any uncooked palmiers until you want to eat them. Just carefully place them in containers with the layers separated by baking paper  and then cook straight from frozen when you want fresh palmiers – just give them a few extra minutes in the oven.

sundried tomato, parmesan & rosemary palmiers - perfect for pre-dinner nibblies!

So I guess this means goodbye oh-so-boring pre-dinner crisps … hello much-more-interesting palmiers. What lucky guests you’ll all have at your next dinner party!

sun-dried tomato, parmesan & rosemary palmiers

Sun-dried tomato, parmesan & rosemary palmiers

Say goodbye to boring 'crisps & nuts' nibbles when you next have guests over and hello to these tasty puff pastry palmiers stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan & fresh rosemary!
4 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Servings (click to change) 25 -30
Author Helen

Ingredients (UK/Australia? Click below for grams/ml)

cups/ounces - grams/ml
  • 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry the one I used was 375 grams/13 ounces – see notes below*
  • a bit of flour for dusting
  • 5 ounces sun-dried tomatoes chopped finely
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • a very large sprig fresh rosemary or 2 smaller ones, leaves shredded off & finely chopped
  • black pepper
  • 1 egg lightly beaten

Instructions
 

  • Lay the pastry out on a well-floured board, then sprinkle evenly with the tomatoes, parmesan, rosemary & plenty of pepper.
  • Carefully roll up both of the long sides of the pastry until they meet in the middle. Brush the area between the two parts of the roll with a little egg and push the two parts together so that they stick. Pop the whole roll into the fridge for at least half an hour (either pop it in on the board or if it won’t fit in the fridge carefully side onto something smaller like a baking tray.) Meanwhile, heat the oven to 200C/390F.
  • Remove from the fridge and slice into roughly 1cm-slices with a big sharp knife. Carefully place the slices on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Reshape them a little if necessary, then brush the tops with the egg.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the palmiers are puffed and golden. Cool slightly on the tray, then serve while still warm!

Notes

It doesn’t really matter if your sheet of pastry is a little smaller or larger. Just adjust the amount of toppings you add accordingly.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 56mgPotassium: 202mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 2.2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.8mg
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 sun-dried tomato, parmesan & rosemary palmiers. Get rid of those sad dishes of crisps & nuts & serve these little puff pastry nibbles to your guests instead!

By Helen all recipes, appetizers, Baby & kid friendly, party food, snacks, vegetarian

Comments

  1. Kelley @ Chef Savvy says

    06 May 15 at 9:01 pm

    I’ve never had or made palmiers before but they look amazing! They would be a wonderful appetizer!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      07 May 15 at 9:09 pm

      Oooh, do try them some time, Kelley. They’re such a nice little simple thing to master!

      Reply
  2. Izzy says

    06 May 15 at 5:38 am

    I love my nibbles before dinner too!! I usually love them so much that I eat way too many of them and then I’m not hungry for dinner, haha! But it is totally worth it because little appetizers like this are so good! I was just cooking with sun-dried tomatoes this week and they have such a great taste! These look awesome, Helen!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      07 May 15 at 9:12 pm

      Oooh, I know exactly what you mean, Izzy! I have no self control when it comes to appetizers, either! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Allie | Baking a Moment says

    06 May 15 at 2:10 am

    Love the flavors here Helen! What a creative twist on the classic! They look simple as can be yet so special.

    Reply
    • Helen says

      07 May 15 at 9:13 pm

      Thank you, Allie! My favourite kind of food … simple but as special as I can make it! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Ashley says

    05 May 15 at 9:26 pm

    I can just imagine how nice and buttery these are with that puff pastry! They sound just wonderful – especially with the fresh rosemary – my favorite!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      07 May 15 at 9:14 pm

      Thank you, Ashley. These are especially lovely and buttery fresh from the oven … mmmm!

      Reply
  5. Maggie says

    05 May 15 at 3:35 pm

    Wow, this recipe is amazing! We only have sweet palmiers here, but I like the savory version even better! Love the flavors you got in this recipe and your photos looks amazing. Sharing everywhere 🙂

    Reply
    • Helen says

      05 May 15 at 6:23 pm

      Thank you, Maggie! Really happy you like these. I’d only ever tried sweet palmiers, too, but I like these much better. Thanks for sharing, too 🙂

      Reply
  6. Joanne says

    05 May 15 at 1:04 pm

    Palmiers are actually one of my favorite fun savory appetizers! I’ve made them with pesto before, but love this sun-dried tomato parm twist!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      05 May 15 at 6:25 pm

      I’m going to try pesto ones next time, Joanne. There’s so much flavour there already – you probably don’t need to add anything else. Glad you like this version, though!

      Reply
  7. THE HUNGRY MUM says

    05 May 15 at 11:00 am

    love this! My rosemary bush is out of control and I am always looking for ways to use it up 😉

    Reply
    • Helen says

      05 May 15 at 6:26 pm

      Hello! Oh, that’s wonderful that you have a rosemary bush in your garden. That’s one of my ambitions – to have a whole herb garden! Thanks so much for passing by!

      Reply
  8. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    05 May 15 at 9:50 am

    This is my kind of party food. I am also kind of obsessed with sun dried tomatoes at the moment. I have been eating them out of the jar. Ooops.

    Reply
    • Helen says

      05 May 15 at 6:27 pm

      Haha … well, I can think of worse things to be eating out of a jar, Dannii! Glad you like the palmiers!

      Reply
  9. Tina Jui | The Worktop says

    05 May 15 at 9:37 am

    Oh how yummy! What a great way to use puff pastry sheets.

    Reply
    • Helen says

      05 May 15 at 6:27 pm

      Thank you so much, Tina! I must say these taste pretty good for how easy they are to make. Glad you like them and thanks for passing by!

      Reply
  10. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    05 May 15 at 4:34 am

    Helen, these are too cute! I love anything puff pastry, and these look simple enough to be the most delicious pre-dinner nibbles while allowing the cook to do her thing in the kitchen 😉

    Reply
    • Helen says

      05 May 15 at 6:28 pm

      Thank you, Denise! I know pastry is a bit naughty, but these make such great little snacks. Homemade but, as you say, without being too much fuss. 🙂

      Reply
  11. marcie says

    04 May 15 at 9:45 pm

    A savory palmier is such a great idea, Helen, and I love the ingredients you used! These would be such a special side dish to serve, and your photos are so pretty! Pinned.

    Reply
    • Helen says

      05 May 15 at 6:30 pm

      Awww, thanks for the compliment on the photos, Marcie! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    04 May 15 at 6:19 pm

    I once tried working with stuffed puff pastry – before I had a chance to chill it – needless to say it was a total disaster! Quite the opposite of these gorgeous Palmiers, Helen!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      05 May 15 at 6:36 pm

      Oh no, Shashi! Well I promise you these are sooo easy to make. I really hope you risk making these some time. I think they would turn out just fine!

      Reply
  13. Cailee says

    04 May 15 at 4:56 pm

    Oh my gosh! These look beautiful! Perf for a pretty, tasty little meal! Guests would love these! Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      05 May 15 at 6:36 pm

      Hello Cailee. Thank you so much for saying these are beautiful. What a compliment! 🙂

      Reply
  14. mira says

    04 May 15 at 2:34 pm

    Such an amazing appetizer Helen! So easy to make, too! Love these palmies! Not sure if I want to serve them to my guests, I can eat them all 🙂 🙂 🙂 Pinned!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      05 May 15 at 6:37 pm

      Haha … well, to be honest I did eat most of these myself (but shhhhh …) 🙂

      Reply
  15. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    04 May 15 at 12:58 pm

    Hehe isn’t that funny that we’re good at that? I think we are just hungry and waiting for dinner is too long 😛

    Reply
    • Helen says

      05 May 15 at 6:37 pm

      Yeah, I love it! Really miss that part of Aussie life. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Kathleen | HapaNom says

    04 May 15 at 7:05 pm

    Savory palmiers – I love it! These are so creative and truly are a perfect nibble with wine! These just give me a good excuse to pour another glass 😉

    Reply
    • Helen says

      05 May 15 at 6:32 pm

      Thank you so much for being so enthusiastic about these, Kathleen! They would indeed go well with a glass of wine … why didn’t I think of that?!

      Reply
  17. Eva says

    04 May 15 at 10:16 am

    Tu sais bien que à cette saison J’adore prendre l’apéro dehors. Ta recette est parfaite pour ça. J’imagine déjà déguster ces petites palmiers avec un bon verre du blanc !
    Je pic un photo pour mon Pinterest 😉

    Reply
    • Helen says

      05 May 15 at 6:39 pm

      Merci, Eva! Ahhh … prendre l’apero dehors. Je suis jalouse, Eva! Il pleut encore ici. 🙂

      Reply
  18. Ala says

    04 May 15 at 2:33 am

    To be honest, I would give you extra flavor combinations suggestions if I had any – but I really am too busy focusing on these GORGEOUS palmiers that you’re sharing right here, right now. Absolutely love this as a pre-dinner bite – totally saving it for future use, thanks so much for sharing! Hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      05 May 15 at 6:40 pm

      Hi, Ala! I’m really happy to have give you an idea you might be able to use in the future. They’re so easy you don’t even really need the recipe. Really glad you like them!

      Reply
  19. Anne says

    04 May 15 at 1:01 am

    Omg this is genius!!! I’ve never tried savory palmiers but these definitely look worth a try!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      05 May 15 at 6:41 pm

      Thank you, Anne! Really glad you like them … and thanks so much for passing by! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    04 May 15 at 12:53 am

    These palmiers look delicious, Helen! I actually just saw a recipe the other day for a sweet kind, so I’m loving that these are savory. Perfect!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      05 May 15 at 6:41 pm

      Thank you, Gayle! I really hope you try some savoury ones some time. They go so well with pre-dinner drinkies!

      Reply
  21. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

    03 May 15 at 10:13 pm

    These look awesome! I love the idea of savory palmiers and sun dried tomatoes are the best 🙂

    Reply
    • Helen says

      03 May 15 at 10:15 pm

      Thank you, Medha! Really happy you like them!

      Reply
  22. Oana @AdoreFoods says

    03 May 15 at 9:40 pm

    So interesting! I have only had sweet palmiers back in Europe. Your savory ones look so great, I must give them a try

    Reply
    • Helen says

      03 May 15 at 10:16 pm

      This is the first time I’ve tried savoury ones, too, Oana. Do try them some time … they’re sooo easy to make but really tasty!

      Reply
  23. [email protected] says

    03 May 15 at 9:37 pm

    I actually prefer predinner nibbles to the main course, especially these. They’re all of my favorite flavors in one place. Love it!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      03 May 15 at 10:17 pm

      Thank you so much, Meghan! These flavours do go really well together. Thanks for passing by! 🙂

      Reply
  24. [email protected] says

    03 May 15 at 8:40 pm

    I love these and the flavor combinations sound delicious. I have to give these a try.

    Reply
    • Helen says

      03 May 15 at 9:03 pm

      Thank you, Janette … I hope you do give them a go some time!

      Reply
  25. [email protected] says

    02 May 15 at 10:01 pm

    That is very true! Aussies LOVE their nibbles and wine 🙂 I love the flavours you have going on in this!! I make palmiers all the time. I have all the ingredients for this, I might made it this arvo! Yee ha!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      03 May 15 at 9:59 am

      Thanks, Nagi! Happy you approve! Yee ha oh yeah! 🙂

      Reply
  26. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

    02 May 15 at 6:18 pm

    Wow, I love this savory version of palmiers! They look absolutely fabulous!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      02 May 15 at 6:57 pm

      Thank you, Marissa! I must admit I was quite pleased with myself for ‘discovering’ these. Glad you like them!

      Reply

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