Palmiers Asian-style

These are the easiest treats to make. I always have a few sheets of puff pastry stored in my freezer because they are so useful. Sometimes, I make them myself, but more often than not, they are store bought.

The difference in taste is quite big, but this is a conversation we can have in another post.

Today, we are talking about Palmiers. A palmier, pig’s ear, palm heart, or elephant ear is a French pastry in a palm leaf shape or a butterfly shape, sometimes called palm leaves, cœur de France, French hearts, shoe-soles, or glasses that was invented in the beginning of the 20th century. (Wikipedia)

I have experimented the many ways of folding these palmiers. In the end, I like them looking more like hearts. So, I fold them this way

You can put anything between the folds, and here are some suggestions that work well:

1. Cinnamon and Sugar
2. Bacon and Parmesan cheese
3. Spam (or luncheon meat) with chives
4. Cheddar with spinach

Glacing

1. Melted chocolate
2. Melted white chocolate
3. Icing sugar + milk + any colour or flavour
4. Icing + nuts
5. Icing + fruits

It is really whatever you imagine can happen!