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Prosciutto and Gruyere Palmiers

Prep Time 1 hour
3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Course Appetizer
Servings 60 palmiers

Ingredients
  

  • 1 14 ounce package Dufour's frozen puff pastry available at Fresh Market or on-line
  • 5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese I like Boar's Head brand Gruyere cheese for this recipe
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped proscuitto I like Boar's Head brand prosciutto for this recipe
  • 1 egg
  • 4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Thaw puff pastry.
  • Lightly spray a cutting board with vegetable spray (to prevent puff pastry from sticking to board.
  • Lay puff pastry flat on cutting board. Cut puff pastry sheet in half vertically.
  • Spread half of the mustard evenly over one half of the puff pastry.
  • Sprinkle half of the cheese over the mustard.
  • Sprinkle half of the prosciutto over the cheese. Press the prosciutto down lightly into the cheese.
  • Sprinkle half of the black pepper evenly over the prosciutto.
  • Place the puff pastry horizontally so that the short sides of the rectangle are by your right and left hands. Fold the short sides halfway toward the center.
  • Fold the short sides again so that they meet and almost touch the center.
  • Fold one side over the other so that you have one long rectangle in front of you.
  • Gently wrap the puff pastry roll in waxed paper and fold over the ends to seal the roll.
  • Repeat process with second half of puff pastry.
  • Place wrapped puff pastry rolls in the freezer for 2 hours.
  • When ready to bake the palmiers, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Lay one of the puff pastry rolls on a cutting board. Using a very sharp knife, cut the roll into 1/4" thick slices. Repeat with other puff pastry roll.
  • Lay each palmier on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Beat egg with 1 tablespoon water and brush palmiers with egg wash.
  • Bake palmiers for 15 - 20 minutes (watch carefully so they do not burn) or until they've turned golden brown on both sides. Serve warm or at room temperature.