These vegan raspberry palmiers are one of those pastries that look complicated, but are actually very simple to make. Flaky puff pastry is filled with raspberry preserves and sugar and then baked to crispy sweet perfection.
If raspberry isn't your thing, give these vegan cinnamon palmiers try.
Thought to have originated in France, the word Palmier translates to palm tree. They are sometimes also called elephant's ear or couer de France (heart of France), but many cultures have a similar pastry that goes by many different names.
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Ingredient Notes
- puff pastry - many available frozen puff pastry sheets are vegan or you can make this homemade vegan puff pastry.
- raspberry preserves- my favorite is Bonne Maman, but any jam or flavor would be great
- coarse sugar - this is optional but I like to sprinkle on some turbinado or demerara sugar
Step By Step Instructions
If using frozen puff pastry, let it thaw per the package directions. Then roll out to a 12" x 8" rectangle on a sheet of parchment paper.
Spread a thin layer of preserves over the pastry and sprinkle with sugar.
Start rolling the pastry towards the center stopping at the halfway point.
Then start rolling from the other side until they meet in the middle.
Wrap the rolled up pastry in the parchment and place in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. This will make it easier to cut.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
Then remove from the roll from the freezer and cut into ¼" pieces.
Place the parchment paper and cut pastries on a baking sheet and sprinkle with additional sugar. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring a cooling rack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many puff pastry brands are in fact vegan. Check the label, but Pepperidge Farm and other brands use oil instead of butter.
Definitely. Try chocolate with hazelnuts or vegan cream cheese and strawberry jam. Get creative with it or keep it simple.
Storing and Freezing
These vegan raspberry palmiers keep well in an airtight container on the counter for a few days.
I have not attempted to freeze these.
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Vegan Raspberry Palmiers
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 15 cookies 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
These vegan raspberry palmiers are one of those pastries that look complicated, but are actually very simple to make. Flaky puff pastry is filled with raspberry preserves and sugar and then baked to crispy sweet perfection.
Ingredients
- puff pastry sheet
- 2-3 Tbs raspberry preserves
- 1 Tbs coarse sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Thaw: puff pastry according to package directions and then roll out into a 12" x 8" rectangle on a sheet of parchment paper.
- Filling: Spread preserves in a thin layer almost to the edges and then sprinkle with sugar reserving some to sprinkle on before baking.
- Roll: Start rolling the dough from one long side towards the middle and then stop and roll from the opposite side until they rolls meet in the middle.
- Freeze: Wrap the parchment around the pastry roll and put into the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Remove from the freezer and cut into ¼" slices. Place these on a parchment lines baking sheet and sprinkle each cookie with a bit more sugar.
- Bake: for 15-18 minutes until they start to turn golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 177
Jeannie says
love how easy you made thisrecipe! need to try 🙂
Julia says
These look so pretty. They would make a wonderful addition to an afternoon get together. I like that they would take that long to put together either. I had a savoury version once made with tomatoes, basil and some vegan parmesan - that was lovely, but I have a sweet tooth and these appeal more 🙂
Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says
They do look complicated, but I see that they are not! Just cute:)
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says
These look so pretty. I bet the tart and sweet raspberries taste great with the buttery pastry!
Prajakta says
This is such a simple and quick recipe, I would love to make them for some potluck.