Are they a cookie or a pastry? The jury is out on that one. Palmiers, also known as elephant ears due to their distinctive shape, are a type of French pastry made from puff pastry dough that is rolled, sugared, and baked into a crispy, caramelized, heart-shaped cookie. Palmiers are usually made with only 2 ingredients – puff pastry and sugar but you can add in all kinds of flavourings. I’ve gone for a Indian twist with pistachio cream and cardamom powder. Cardamom is found in many Indian sweet recipes, such as Pistachio Cardamom Saffron Cupcakes, as it adds flavour and also aids in digestion. If you love recipes with a modern twist, you’ll love this selection of Indian fusion desserts. Perfect for afternoon tea, serving at Diwali, Eid or Thanksgiving, or as an elegant snack.
Ingredients notes and substitutions
Puff pastry – I use store-bought puff pastry for ease and convenience. (I have used ready rolled puff pastry). Pistachio cream – pistachio cream is available in certain supermarkets or online. Warm the cream for 10-20 seconds until it softens to make it easier to spread. If you cannot find pistachio cream, simply layer the pastry with finely chopped pistachio and some sugar. Cardamom powder – adds an Indian touch. Sugar – I have used white regular granulated sugar. You can use demerara sugar as well. Garnishing: finely chopped pistachio nuts, rose petals, edible silver leaf.
Serving suggestion
Cardamom Pistachio Palmiers are best enjoyed slightly warm or at room temperature. They’re perfect with a Masala chai, Karak Chai or Cardamom tea.
Storage
Store leftover palmiers in an airtight container and eat by the next day. They loose their crispiness with time.
Other Puff Pastry Recipes
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