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Apple Cheddar Palmiers

Name: Apple Cheddar Palmiers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 44 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 30 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 baking apples; 2 shallots; 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg; 30 servings salt and pepper; 1 cup sharp cheddar; 2 sheets puff pastry; 1 egg

These palmiers combine sweet apples with savory shallots and sharp cheddar, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. The mixture of sautéed apples and shallots, spiced with nutmeg, gets spread over the pastry with shredded cheese before being folded into its signature heart shape. A quick chill helps them slice cleanly, and they bake up golden and crisp. This recipe makes 24-30 small pastries, perfect for a snack or appetizer.

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August 29, 2026

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8 steps · 45 min total

Sauté Apples and Shallots

Preheat a skillet to medium-high. Add the 2 tablespoons butter, then the 2 baking apples and 2 shallots, and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, along with salt and pepper to taste.

Prepare Puff Pastry

Lay each of the 2 sheets of puff pastry on its own piece of parchment paper. Lightly roll them out to ensure an even surface.

Fill Pastry

Top both pieces of rolled puff pastry with the apple and shallot mixture, distributing it evenly across the surface. Then, sprinkle the 1 cup of sharp cheddar over the apple mixture.

Fold Pastry

Take one long edge of a pastry sheet and fold it inward about a quarter of the way toward the center. Repeat with the opposite long edge, bringing it to meet the first fold in the middle. You should now have two folded sections meeting in the center.

Fold one side over the other, like closing a book, to create a single roll. Repeat this process with the second sheet of puff pastry.

Chill Rolls

Wrap the pastry rolls tightly in their parchment paper and place them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to chill. This firming-up step is crucial for getting clean slices; if you're prepping ahead, make sure they're wrapped well.

Slice and Arrange

When you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Carefully slice each chilled roll into 12-15 inch slices and lay them flat on parchment paper-lined baking sheets, leaving a little space between each palmier.

Egg Wash and Bake

Whisk the 1 egg in a small bowl. Brush the egg wash over the tops of each palmier. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until they're puffed and golden brown.

Cool Palmiers

Let the palmiers cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before attempting to lift them. This helps them firm up and prevents breakage. Once cooled, they're ready to serve.

Apple Cheddar Palmiers