Chris' Kitchen - Fig & Prosciutto Palmiers

It is with great delight that I present the first installment of Chris' kitchen.

Last week, I spent the morning with Chris while she spun her magic in her kitchen creating a scrumptious appetizer that can also be presented as a darling hostess gift. 

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Fig and Prosciutto Palmiers 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (thawed, but chilled) 1/2 cup fig preserves 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup grated asiago cheese 2 T fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1/4 t black pepper 6 - 8 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto 1 egg beaten with 2 tsp water Place 1 unfolded pastry sheet on flat surface.  Spread evenly with 1/4 cup of fig preserves. In a small bowl combine cheeses, rosemary and pepper.  Sprinkle 1/2 of cheese over fig preserves.  Cover the cheese layer with a single layer of prosciutto slices.  Roll up from both long edges, into center, pressing 2 rolls together.  Repeat with remaining pastry sheet and ingredients.  Wrap  each roll tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for 1 hour.  (May be prepared to this point, placed in freezer bag, and frozen for up to 3 months).   Preheat oven to 400.  Let the rolls thaw partially before proceeding.  Slice into 1/4-inch thick slices, using serrated knife.  Place, cut side down, on parchment or silpat lined baking sheet, 1-inch apart.  In a small bowl beat 1 egg with 2 tsp water.  Brush over tops of Palmiers and bake 13-18 minutes, until golden and bubbly.

Take my word for it... these will be a huge hit at your next party.  As a hostess gift, just wrap in parchment paper and attach a cute little tag and your hostess will be very impressed!

Thank you so much, Chris for agreeing to make such a fabulous contribution to my blog.  I look forward to many more fun days in the kitchen with you!



Have a delicious day!