Perfectly Crispy Palm Trees: A Sweet and Simple Puff Pastry Delight

Palm trees, often called elephant ears, are a classic of French pastry that seduces with its simplicity and elegance. Made from a single sheet of puff pastry generously sprinkled with sugar and expertly folded, these treats bake to golden, caramelized perfection. Their crunchy, heart-shaped texture makes them a visually appealing and deliciously indulgent treat.

Why you will love it

The appeal of Palmiers lies in their delicious crunch and the caramelized sugar that forms when cooked, providing the perfect balance of sweetness and buttery flavor. These pastries are not only easy to make with ready-made puff pastry, but also endlessly adaptable, making them a quick favorite for baking novices and experienced cooks alike.

Perfect opportunity

Palms are perfect for serving as a snack, as a sweet snack at meetings, or as a light dessert after a meal. They are also excellent as edible gifts, packaged in a beautiful box with a ribbon, especially around holidays or special occasions.

Decorating Tips

For a beautiful presentation, you can sprinkle the Palm trees with icing sugar just after cooking. replaces the word nice with empty make them even more special, consider dipping half of each palm tree in melted chocolate and letting them set on parchment paper. This adds an extra layer of decadence and can be customized with white, milk or dark chocolate.

• Ingredients:
  • 1 sheet of ready-made puff pastry
  • Granulated sugar, as needed for sprinkling

• Instructions:
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
  2. Spread the puff pastry into a rectangle on a surface generously sprinkled with sugar.
  3. Sprinkle more sugar on top of the dough to coat it evenly.
  4. Start folding the dough: Fold the long sides of the rectangle toward the center so they come halfway up. Fold them again so that the two folds meet in the center of the dough. Then fold one half over the other half as if you were closing a book, creating a long, thin rectangle.
  5. Place the folded dough in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up, making slicing easier.
  6. Remove the dough from the freezer and cut it into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  7. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them well apart as they will spread when cooking.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the palms are golden and caramelized. Halfway through cooking, turn each palm over to ensure even browning on both sides.
  9. Let the palms cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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