Description
Crispy, buttery, and dipped in chocolate — these Chocolate Palmiers are elegant French pastries made effortlessly with puff pastry, sugar, and melted chocolate. A quick 30-minute dessert that’s flaky, sweet, and utterly irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (about 8–10 oz)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 4 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pastry: Lightly flour a surface and unfold puff pastry. Sprinkle evenly with sugar and roll gently to press the sugar in.
- Fold: Fold both long sides inward toward the center. Sprinkle sugar again, then fold both sides once more to meet in the middle. Fold the dough in half like a book to form a log.
- Slice: Cut into ½-inch slices and arrange on the baking sheet, leaving room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Cool: Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dip in Chocolate: Melt chocolate in 30-second microwave bursts, stirring until smooth. Dip half of each palmier in chocolate and let set on parchment.
Notes
- Keep Pastry Cold: Warm dough gets sticky. Chill for 10 minutes if needed before folding.
- Add Flavors: Sprinkle cinnamon, cocoa powder, or crushed nuts before folding for extra flavor.
- Perfect Chocolate Dip: Add ½ teaspoon of coconut oil to melted chocolate for a glossy finish.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes