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    Home » Appetizers » Sun-Dried Tomato Puff Pastry Palmiers with Pesto

    Published: Oct 7, 2021 · Updated: Dec 30, 2022 by Liz Cipolla · This post may contain affiliate links

    Sun-Dried Tomato Puff Pastry Palmiers with Pesto

    These Sun-Dried Tomato Puff Pastry Palmiers with Pesto are a show-stopping appetizer with only four ingredients. Made with puff pastry sheets, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, and pesto, these delicious savory palmiers are fit to please a crowd.

    Several palmiers leaning against each other on a white serving platter on a white counter.
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    These elegant Sun-Dried Tomato Puff Pastry Palmiers with Pesto are great for any party and look incredibly fancy. The best part is that they are effortless to put together.

    The key with palmiers is to chill the dough wrapped in parchment paper before slicing. As a result, this will ensure they hold their shape when cut. I find these precut parchment paper sheets a huge time saver in the kitchen.  

    Once baked, the puff pastry dough turns crispy and melts into the rest of the ingredients creating a show-stopping result. These sun-dried tomato palmiers are delicious and elegant puff pastry appetizers.

    If you love sun-dried tomatoes, you would also like my popular recipe, Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta.

    A pile of sun dried tomato, pesto, and feta puff pastry palmiers on a white cake stand.

    Why This Recipe Works

    • This appetizer recipe is simple and quick.
    • These savory palmiers are rich and flakey.
    • They look elegant but are incredibly simple to make.
    • This recipe only requires four ingredients.
    • These are the best Sun-Dried Tomato Puff Pastry Palmiers ever!

    Ingredients

    A box of puff pastry sheets, a small bowl of pesto, a small bowl of sun dried tomatoes and a small bowl of crumbled feta cheese on a white counter top.
    • Puff Pastry - Puff pastry sheets are such an incredibly versatile ingredient. You can cut them and fill them with just about anything you can imagine. As a result, you will have an instant appetizer, dessert, or snack. You can find them in the freezer section at most major grocery stores. Let it thaw for about 40 minutes on the counter, and it's ready to unroll and use!
    • Sun-Dried Tomatoes - Sun-dried tomatoes usually come in a jar packed in oil. They are sweet and savory and have a fantastic concentrated tomato flavor.
    • Pesto - Store-bought pesto works excellently; you can find it refrigerated or frozen. Alternatively, you can also make pesto at home. Try this Lemon Garlic and Basil Pesto or these 17 Easy Pesto Recipes Without Pine Nuts for homemade pestos.
    • Feta Cheese - Feta cheese has a wonderfully salty bite, and you can buy it in a block or already in crumbles. Alternatively, goat cheese and parmesan cheese are also great substitutions. 

    Equipment

    • Parchment Paper
    • Measuring Cups & Spoons

    How To Make Sun-Dried Tomato Puff Pastry Palmiers

    1. First, thaw one sheet of frozen puff pastry according to the package directions. Once thawed, unfold the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper lying on a flat surface. 
    2. Roll the dough slightly with a rolling pin to about a 10x12 rectangle.
    A sheet of puff pastry dough defrosted and unrolled on a sheet of parchment paper and a sheet of puff pastry dough that has been rolled out to a rectangle with a rolling pin.
    1. Spoon the pesto over the top of the puff pastry and spread it out to the edges in an even layer. 
    2. Next, sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and the crumbled feta in an even layer on top of the pesto. With flat hands, lightly press down the feta and sun-dried tomatoes into the pesto and puff pastry (creating a flatter surface area).
    A sheet of puff pastry dough with a layer of pesto spread on top on a large piece of parchment paper and another piece of puff pastry dough with pesto, chopped sun dried tomatoes and feta cheese spread on top.
    1. Starting with one of the short sides, carefully roll inwards toward the center of the sheet. Stop rolling once it reaches the middle. 
    2. Then roll the other side of the dough until both sides meet evenly in the middle. Next, wrap the parchment paper over the top of the rolled pastry dough and tuck it in on the other side to hold its shape. Place the dough in the freezer (seam side up) for one hour or up to four.
    A large sheet of puff pastry dough with pesto, chopped sun dried tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese with one side of the dough rolled all the way to the middle and the other side rolled to where both ends meet in the middle.
    1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the rolled puff pastry from the freezer, place it on a cutting board, and remove the parchment paper (still seam side up). With a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into ¼ inch pieces. As a result, if the palmiers become misshaped after slicing, reshape each with your fingers while on the baking sheet.  Then, place each palmier about two inches apart and bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
    2. Finally, remove the cooked palmiers and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
    Eight pieces of uncooked palmiers sliced in to one fourth inch pieces and placed on a large baking sheet and eight baked puff pastry palmiers cooling on a wire rack.

    Expert Tips

    • For an extra golden brown crust, brush the palmiers lightly with an egg wash just before baking.
    • The key with palmiers is to chill the dough before baking. As a result, they will hold their round shape when slicing. 
    • If the puff pastry palmiers become misshapen while cutting, you can use your fingers to reshape them. 
    • For a quicker method, roll one side of the dough to the end to make a sun-dried tomato puff pastry pinwheel.
    Several puff pastry palmiers laying on a silver cooling rack on a white counter top.

    Variations

    • Puff pastry desserts: For sweet lovers, puff pastry palmiers can be made sweet by adding hazelnut chocolate spread or apple pie filling. 
    • Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Palmiers: This recipe is convertible to vegan by swapping cheese with vegan cheese. Additionally, the most readily available puff pastry brands are suitable for vegans. However, if you are ever unsure, check the label. 
    • Try a different protein: Savory palmier fillings are endless. Prosciutto, ham, bacon, and sausage stuffed palmiers also taste amazing for an appetizer or breakfast. 
    • Mushroom palmiers: As much as I love pesto flavor in puff pastry, I am also a big fan of mushrooms. Mushrooms can blend with the taste of other veggies very easily. Additionally, with very few calories, they are a healthy replacement for meat. 
    • Try another cheese: Feta cheese is a healthy and delicious choice. I add a little less salt when using feta cheese as it has added salt already. Try adding parmesan or goat cheese to these savory palmiers as well.
    Three sun-dried tomato puff pastry palmiers on a white plate on a white counter.

    What To Serve With Sun-Dried Tomato Palmiers?

    Sun-Dried Tomato Puff Pastry Palmiers can be paired with other appetizers to make a light meal or a hearty lunch.

    • Garlic Baked Green Beans
    • Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta
    • Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing
    • Low Carb Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

    How To Store Leftover Sun-Dried Tomato Palmiers?

    Store these savory palmiers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, bake at 400°F degrees for 6-8 minutes.

    Recipe FAQs 

    Can you freeze savory palmiers?

    If making in advance, savory palmiers can be filled, sliced, refrozen and stored in the freezer for about a month. Once baked, puff pastry is best served while still warm. 

    What is a fresh cream palmier?

    Fresh cream palmiers are sweet puff pastries filled with fresh whipped cream and strawberries, chocolate, or sweet filling.

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    • Pesto Ricotta Crostini with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
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    Several palmiers leaning against each other on a white serving platter on a white counter.

    Sun-Dried Tomato Puff Pastry Palmiers with Pesto

    This show stopping appetizer is made with only four ingredients. Flakey puff pastry, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, and pesto create this elegant appetizer fit to please a crowd.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Total Time 22 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20
    Calories 93 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry 2 sheets per box, 1 sheet makes about 20 palmiers
    • ¼ cup pesto
    • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
    • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled

    Instructions
     

    • First, thaw one sheet of frozen puff pastry according to the package directions. Once thawed, unfold the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper lying on a flat surface. 
    • Roll the dough slightly with a rolling pin to about a 10x12 rectangle.
    • Spoon the pesto over the top of the puff pastry and spread it out to the edges in an even layer. 
    • Next, sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and the crumbled feta in an even layer on top of the pesto. With flat hands, lightly press down the feta and sun-dried tomatoes into the pesto and puff pastry (creating a flatter surface area).
    • Starting with one of the long sides, carefully roll inwards toward the center of the sheet. Stop rolling once it reaches the middle. 
    • Then roll the other side of the dough until both sides meet evenly in the middle. Next, wrap the parchment paper over the top of the rolled pastry dough and tuck it in on the other side to hold its shape. Place the dough in the freezer (seam side up) for one hour or up to four.
    • Wrap the parchment paper over the top of the rolled puff pastry and tuck in on the other side to hold its shape. Place in freezer (seem side up) for at least an hour.
    • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the rolled puff pastry from the freezer, place it on a cutting board, and remove the parchment paper (still seam side up). With a sharp knife, slice the rolled dough into ¼ inch pieces. Place each palmier about two inches apart and bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. If the palmiers become misshaped after slicing, reshape each with your fingers while on the baking sheet. 
    • Remove the palmiers and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 PalmierCalories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1.8gFat: 6.8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 92mgPotassium: 21mgFiber: 0.3gCalcium: 30mg
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    1. Katie says

      April 03, 2022 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      These puff pastry bites were surprisingly easy to make and I sliced them and froze them until I was ready to bake them. I love that they can be made in advance not to mention they were so tasty and everyone loved them!

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