Description
These Blue Cheese, Fig, and Caramelized Onion Palmiers are a sophisticated and savory appetizer featuring flaky puff pastry layered with sweet fig preserves, tangy blue cheese, and rich caramelized onions. Baked until golden and crisp, they are perfect for entertaining or as an elegant snack.
Ingredients
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Palmiers
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- ½ cup fig preserves
- 4 ounces blue cheese
- ½ cup caramelized onions
- Chopped rosemary for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Roll Out Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the puff pastry to a ¼-inch thickness to ensure an even layer that’s perfect for folding.
- Spread Fillings: Evenly spread the fig preserves over the puff pastry, leaving a ¼-inch border free around the edges. Next, evenly distribute the caramelized onions on top of the preserves and sprinkle blue cheese over them.
- Roll the Palmiers: Carefully roll up one long side of the dough towards the center, then roll the other long side to meet in the middle, forming a double-rolled log. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 400°F (204°C) to get it hot enough for crisping the pastry.
- Slice and Arrange: Remove dough from refrigerator and slice into ½-inch thick slices. Place them on a baking sheet lined with a Silpat or parchment paper, spaced at least one inch apart to allow spreading.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 20 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown and the cheese has melted and slightly browned.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove from oven and let the palmiers cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped rosemary if desired for extra aroma and flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the puff pastry is well chilled before rolling to prevent sticking and tearing.
- Caramelize onions in advance to save time.
- These palmiers are best served warm but can be reheated gently in the oven.
- Use good quality blue cheese for optimal flavor balance.
- Rosemary garnish is optional but adds a lovely herbal note.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Keywords: blue cheese palmiers, fig preserves appetizer, caramelized onion pastry, puff pastry snacks, savory palmiers
