Olive, Tomato, Prosciutto, and Parmesan Savory Palmiers Recipe
Inspired by the Avignon Les Halles, this savory take on classic French Palmiers made with sundried tomatoes, tapenade, prosciutto, and Parmigiano Reggiano are a taste of Provence. This Savory Palmiers recipe feels close to home but french as well.
Prepare The Puff Pastry: Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour. Place the defrosted pastry on the prepared work surface, dust lightly with flour, and roll and trim it into a 10-by-12-inch rectangle using a rolling pin and sharp knife. Use a dry pastry brush to dust off any flour.
Assemble The Palmiers: Using a spoon, spread the tapenade evenly over the surface of the puff pastry. Scatter the sundried tomatoes over the top, then sprinkle all but 2 tablespoons of the cheese evenly over the top. Using the prosciutto, drape the thin slices pieces over the dough so it's evenly covered.Now it's time to roll up the dough to create the palmiers. Starting with one of the longer sides, roll up the pastry tightly like a jelly roll, stopping at the center of the pastry. Repeat with the other side so that 2 rolls meet in the center. Wrap and freeze until firm and sliceable, at least 10 to 15 minutes.
Slice The Palmiers: Meanwhile, heat the oven to 400°F and arrange the rack in the middle. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. Using a very sharp serrated knife, trim and discard each end, then cut the remaining roll crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheets about 1-inch apart and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Chill in the refrigerator until pastry is firm, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Bake The Palmiers: Place the palmiers in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Then reduce the oven to 375°F, remove them from the oven, flip them over, and continue to bake them until they are golden all over, 10 to 20 minutes more. Remove the pinwheels to a wire rack to cool slightly, then serve. TIP: Palmiers can be baked up to two days ahead. Serve at room temperature or rewarm in a low oven before serving.