pancetta and three cheese palmiers
With the holidays quickly approaching, we’re all searching for that perfect appetizer for our hungry guests. These Palmiers are easy peasy (lemon squeezy) to make, and the filling can be adapted to just about any combination… sweet or savory. I’ve made them with dark chocolate. And I promise that a plate or two of these on the sideboard are enough to keep your hungry guests at bay. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
yield
4-6 guests as an appitiser
Ingredients
- 6 slices pancetta, very thinly sliced
- 3 ounces feta or goat cheese, softened
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup parmesian, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
- - salt, kosher variety, to taste
- - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 1 - puff pastry sheet
- 1 medium egg+ water
- - additional parmesan for sprinkling
How To Make pancetta and three cheese palmiers
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Step 1Gather your ingredients.
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Step 2Combine the cheeses, the dill and the garlic, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Step 3Chef’s Note: If you have the time, let the cheese mixture rest at room temp for about an hour, to give the ingredients a chance to know each other.
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Step 4Defrost and layout a puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
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Step 5Use a rolling pin to slightly reduce the thickness of the pastry.
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Step 6Spread the cheese mixture over the puff pastry.
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Step 7Lay the pancetta slices over the cheese.
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Step 8Roll up on both short sides.
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Step 9Continue rolling until you meet in the middle.
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Step 10Cut crosswise into 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick slices (0.6 to 1.2cm)
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Step 11Chef’s Tip: To make the slicing easier, place the rolled pastry into the freezer for about 20 minutes. And don’t forget to use a nice sharp knife.
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Step 12While the palmiers are in the freezer, place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 400f (205c).
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Step 13Place the sliced palmiers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread about 1-inch apart (2.5cm)
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Step 14Mix the egg with two tablespoons of water.
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Step 15Brush with the egg wash.
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Step 16Sprinkle with some Parmesan cheese.
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Step 17Place in the preheated oven, and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Step 18Serve while still warm. Enjoy
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Step 19Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Cheese Appetizers
Category:
Other Appetizers
Category:
Meat Appetizers
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#Thanksgiving
Keyword:
#Christmas
Keyword:
#cream-cheese
Keyword:
#goat
Keyword:
#Holidays
Keyword:
#appetizers
Keyword:
#feta
Keyword:
#pancetta
Keyword:
#Puff Pastry
Ingredient:
Dairy
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Soy Free
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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