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Crispy Rhubarb Palmiers

Rhubarb Palmiers

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Buttery, flaky puff pastry cookies filled with tart rhubarb and warm cinnamon-sugar for an elegant French-inspired treat.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 18 minutes | Total Time: 33 minutes | Servings: 20-24 palmiers

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry (approximately 14 x 9 inches), thawed but cold
  • 1 cup fresh rhubarb, finely diced (about ¼-inch pieces)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl until well combined.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry to approximately 12 x 14 inches (about ⅛-inch thick).
  4. Sprinkle ⅓ of cinnamon-sugar mixture over the pastry, leaving a ¼-inch border along one long edge. Press sugar gently into the dough with a rolling pin.
  5. Distribute diced rhubarb evenly over the sugared surface, avoiding the ¼-inch border. Sprinkle another ⅓ of cinnamon-sugar over the rhubarb.
  6. Starting from the long edge without the border, fold the pastry inward in 1-inch increments until you reach the middle. Repeat from the opposite side until the two folded sides meet.
  7. Fold one half over the other like closing a book. Gently press to seal.
  8. Cut the folded pastry crosswise into ½-inch slices.
  9. Place palmiers on prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes until deeply golden on the bottom, then flip each palmier and bake 3-5 minutes more until crisp and caramelized on both sides.
  11. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes:

  • Keep puff pastry cold during preparation for best results.
  • Pat rhubarb very dry to prevent soggy palmiers.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Unbaked palmiers can be frozen for up to 1 month and baked directly from frozen.

Nutrition (Per Palmier): Calories: 95, Fat: 5g, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 1g, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 6g