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Savory Olive and Goat Cheese Palmiers

December 30, 2021 By Patricia 68 Comments

Savory Olive and Goat Cheese Palmiers are an easy appetizer to make for a special treat. These are one of the easiest appetizers I’ve made, and perfect to nibble on! What more could you ask for?

Savory Olive and Goat Cheese Palmiers are a fun treat. They're great for a get together.

Savory Olive and Goat Cheese Palmiers are ideal for a gathering. My family is staying put this New Year’s Eve, and these will make a great snack to nibble on. When big parties are in full swing again, I’ll still plan to serve these palmiers!

Savory Olive and Goat Cheese Palmiers

This snack goes by many names, but palmier — French for palm tree — might be the most common. You might also know these as elephant ears, and maybe had a sweet version, coated in sugar and cinnamon, or made with fruit spread or honey. Both the sweet and savory versions are delicious and easy to make.

I can’t wait to make a sweet version, but for now, I’m enjoying these Savory Olive and Goat Cheese Palmiers. They’re perfect to serve for movie marathons, binge-watching your favorite show, or watching your team’s Bowl game.

These savory palmiers are crispy and golden and filled with a touch of some of my favorite goodies: goat cheese, pine nuts and prepared tapenade. 

Savory Olive and Goat Cheese Palmiers are so easy to make and perfect for parties. Try these for your next get together.

Half the fun of parties and get togethers (even the kind that are très subdued) is munching on fabulous food. If you have a special time coming up and need a handful of appetizers to serve, give my Rosemary Whipped Feta with Grilled Peaches and Honey a try, too.

Your guests will also love Baked Sauerkraut Balls. They take a bit of time to make, but are a fun and flavorful appetizer.

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Savory Olive and Goat Cheese Palmiers are a fun snack to share. They're so easy to make, too!

Pick up a package of puff pastry from the grocery store

Several years ago I took a pastry class, which I loved. It was great to learn the basics from a trained professional with a group of others like myself who were eager to learn.

The start of my class happened to coincide with me signing up with a trainer at the gym. Pretty funny, and it wasn’t even planned (although it was a good coincidence).

We learned the essentials in my class, and puff pastry was included in our course. Surprisingly, like most of the other basics, it was easier to make than I imagined.

We made the “quick puff pastry” version, which only takes about an hour. Don’t be alarmed: my recipe here calls for a faster, easier pastry option — the kind that comes from the freezer section at the grocery store!

Savory Olive and Goat Cheese Palmiers are flaky and tasty! You'll love the goodies tucked inside. They make the perfect appetizer.

The classic version of puff pastry takes a lot of time to make because large portions of butter are placed on the dough, then the dough is folded and rolled many times to ensure the butter makes its way to all the layers of the dough. The quick version incorporates the butter into the mixture and only takes four folds with rolling in between.

One of these days I’ll share the recipe for the quick version, but for now, I’ll use the quickest version ever — prepackaged puff pastry straight from the freezer aisle of the grocery store.

Quick and easy is the name of the game when you’re entertaining, so for these palmiers, I used prepared puff pastry and olive tapenade along with pine nuts and goat cheese. The result is a tasty, flaky and easy-to-make appetizer.

Savory Olive and Goat Cheese Palmiers are perfect for parties! These appetizers are easy to make, too!

Let me know if you make these Savory Olive and Goat Cheese Palmiers. They’re perfect for any get together!

Savory Olive and Goat Cheese Palmiers are an amazingly delightful snack for a small or large gathering!

Nutrition

Calories

396 cal

Fat

35 g

Carbs

12 g

Protein

13 g
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (2 sheets) prepared puff pastry dough, thawed
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/3 cup prepared olive tapenade (or another type, like artichoke tapenade)
  • 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • Coarse salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Allow the puff pastry dough to thaw, according to the package directions.
  2. Lightly flour a clean, flat work surface.
  3. Place one sheet of the dough on top of the other on the floured surface, and gently roll it out to a 11x14-inch shape that is about 1/4-inch thick. (You could use each sheet of dough individually, if you prefer.)
  4. Spread the olive tapenade over the dough, followed by the crumbled goat cheese. Top with the toasted pine nuts.
  5. Start by rolling the short ends of the dough toward each other, as tightly as you can, until the meet in the middle.
  6. Tightly wrap the rolled dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
  8. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
  9. Unwrap the dough and use a serrated knife to slice the rolled dough into 1/4-inch slices, and put them on the baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  10. Sprinkle the tops with the coarse salt and the black pepper and bake for about 15 minutes, or until they are just lightly golden.
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Comments

  1. Julia {The Roasted Root} says

    May 16, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    Can you believe it - I've never seen a savory palmier before. The flavors look amazing and I bet the texture is just perfect. This is a fantastic idea!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 17, 2012 at 12:42 am

      Both sweet and savory are delish! Best part: so easy:)
      Reply
  2. Yvonne says

    May 16, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    My mouth is watering! Looks special. (Yet seems easy to assemble & enjoy.)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 17, 2012 at 12:43 am

      Mmmm...I know! I can't wait to make an easy sweet version, too. Got a few ideas..... :)
      Reply
  3. Alicia says

    May 17, 2012 at 2:16 am

    This looks delicious! I love anything easy and especially if it involves olives.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 17, 2012 at 5:03 am

      Thanks Alicia! I love the "easy" part A LOT :)
      Reply
  4. Purabi Naha says

    May 17, 2012 at 7:36 am

    Oh wow, what a stunning picture! The recipe is equally mouth-watering. Shall try this recipe: saving this for the weekend!! http://cosmopolitancurrymania.blogspot.com
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 26, 2012 at 3:23 am

      Thank you, Purabi! These are perfect for a get together - they taste great and look nice!
      Reply
  5. Sissy says

    May 17, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    Yum! I want to try this soon.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 17, 2012 at 11:40 pm

      I want to make a sweet version soon...thinking Nutella!
      Reply
  6. myfudo says

    May 19, 2012 at 5:59 am

    Love the swirls...They look fantastic! I love to try this sometime.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 19, 2012 at 1:44 pm

      Thanks! They're easy to make and you can use many different ingredients - yum!
      Reply
  7. Jenn says

    May 19, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    What a delicious recipe! And they're so beautiful to look at : ) I love an olive tapenade too...also...love the plate Patricia, it's so pretty!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 19, 2012 at 7:06 pm

      Hi Jenn - thank you! They're so easy to make :) I can't wait to make sweet ones, next!
      Reply
      • Helen Shoemaker says

        August 12, 2018 at 12:00 pm

        can these be made or even prebaked and frozen for a few days
        Reply
        • Patricia says

          August 13, 2018 at 9:18 pm

          Hi Helen - I haven't tried it before, but you could probably make them and freeze for a few days. I don't see why not! Let me know if you try it!
          Reply
  8. sharyn says

    May 28, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    Is there a serving/nutrient breakdown on these? and S says they taste good cold also!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      May 28, 2012 at 10:06 pm

      Hey Sharyn - I didn't do any of the nutritional content/serving, but you could look at the puff pastry package for its per serving count, then the olive tapenade and goat cheese (pine nuts are minimal). Not too much help, but that's what I would do!
      Reply
  9. Sissy says

    June 1, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    When you write that it calls for 1 pkg. Puff Pastry, do you mean the whole box or 1 wrapped pkg.? I only have 1 wrapped pkg and was wondering if that is enough fornthis recipe. Can you tell I am rather a novice with Puff Pastry?
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 1, 2012 at 9:24 pm

      You can use just one sheet from the box, but I combined the two sheets from one box to make it thicker dough. Let me know if they turn out!
      Reply
  10. Sara says

    August 7, 2017 at 5:47 pm

    I wasn't familiar with the word palmier before--thanks for teaching me something! I love goat cheese, and these sound delicious!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2017 at 2:08 am

      Like "word of the day!" Thanks so much, Sara!
      Reply
  11. Cathy @ Lemon Tree Dwelling says

    August 7, 2017 at 11:49 pm

    I love anything with goat cheese! What a great combo!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2017 at 2:07 am

      You and me, both :) Thanks, Cathy!
      Reply
  12. Jen says

    August 8, 2017 at 12:30 am

    The flavor combination in these is spot on! Can't wait to try them!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2017 at 2:07 am

      Thanks so much, Jen!
      Reply
  13. Dee says

    August 8, 2017 at 1:38 am

    I could just reach out and grab one of these right now. They look delicious!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2017 at 2:07 am

      Thanks a bunch, Dee!
      Reply
  14. Denay DeGuzman says

    August 8, 2017 at 2:37 am

    What a beautiful appetizer for a party! Lately we've been hosting a lot of gatherings at our home. These stylish, delicious palmiers would be an absolutely hit at any event. Thank you so much for this delightful recipe.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2017 at 2:07 am

      Oh, yeah! You'll have to try these - they're really easy to make. Thanks, Denay!
      Reply
  15. Mira says

    August 8, 2017 at 3:57 am

    These look so sophisticated and would be perfect for a party!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2017 at 2:06 am

      AND they're soooo easy to make! Thanks, Mira!
      Reply
  16. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    August 8, 2017 at 4:50 am

    Savory palmiers are such a pretty appetizer! These look scrumptious!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2017 at 2:05 am

      Thanks so much, Anna!
      Reply
  17. Brittany Poulson says

    August 8, 2017 at 5:21 am

    These look so cute and flavorful! I would love to sink my teeth into one right now!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2017 at 2:05 am

      Thanks so much, Brittany!
      Reply
  18. Cait Weingartner says

    August 8, 2017 at 8:23 am

    You always post the most delicious looking recipes! I'm a big fan of just about ANYTHING baked in or on top of puff pastry, so this recipe is for me! They look incredibly tasty and I could easily make a batch for dinner, along with a nice salad.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2017 at 2:05 am

      That's so kind of you to say, Cait! This is so easy to make, too! I could eat a whole batch, too :)
      Reply
  19. Ant says

    August 8, 2017 at 2:50 pm

    I would love to take a pastry class, but I'll settle for the pre-made for the sake of time and sanity with a toddler. Look forward to trying this out.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2017 at 2:04 am

      For sure!! Thanks so much, Ant!
      Reply
  20. Erin Dee says

    August 8, 2017 at 9:13 pm

    These will be a big hit at parties! They look so delicious! Can't wait to see the sweet version you come up with!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2017 at 2:04 am

      Thanks, Erin! I can't wait to make a sweet one :)
      Reply
  21. Chelsea Pearl says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:12 am

    You had me at goat cheese!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 26, 2017 at 11:33 pm

      YUM! ;) Thanks, Chelsea!
      Reply
  22. jessica | the novice chef says

    August 14, 2017 at 1:52 am

    These are my idea of a perfect appetizer! Thank you for sharing!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 24, 2017 at 1:11 am

      Thanks so much, Jessica!
      Reply
  23. Caitlin says

    August 14, 2017 at 3:42 am

    These look perfect for thanksgiving!!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 24, 2017 at 1:11 am

      Hey! That's a great idea, Caitlin! Thanks!
      Reply
  24. Tavo says

    December 30, 2021 at 8:08 am

    I am making this recipe tomorrow! I loved the proposal. Every single ingredient seems very well picked!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 20, 2022 at 6:27 pm

      Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!
      Reply
  25. Andrea says

    December 30, 2021 at 9:31 am

    A quick and easy appetizer that will surely be a hit for any occasion. I could eat the all of these in one day.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 20, 2022 at 6:27 pm

      You and me both! Lol! Thanks, Andrea!
      Reply
  26. Dannii says

    December 30, 2021 at 9:43 am

    Anything with olives and goats cheese is good with me. This looks amazing.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 20, 2022 at 6:26 pm

      I'm with you :) Thanks, Dannii!
      Reply
  27. Toni says

    December 30, 2021 at 9:58 am

    This is really tasty and delicious! Everyone at my house loved it.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 20, 2022 at 6:26 pm

      So great to hear! Thank you!
      Reply
  28. Biana says

    December 30, 2021 at 10:11 am

    What a great idea to make savory palmiers! They look delicious.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 20, 2022 at 6:26 pm

      Thanks very much, Biana!
      Reply
  29. Mimi says

    December 31, 2021 at 3:05 am

    Perfect appetizer for tonight, I need to make them
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 20, 2022 at 6:26 pm

      Mmm...they're so good! Thank you!
      Reply
  30. Sharon says

    December 31, 2021 at 8:43 am

    I just love this sweet take on palmiers. The creamy goat cheese with salty olives is a perfect filling combination.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 20, 2022 at 6:25 pm

      Thanks so much!
      Reply
  31. Bella says

    December 31, 2021 at 9:32 am

    These look so good!! I need to make these for my next gathering!! so tasty
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 20, 2022 at 6:25 pm

      Oh, yes! I hope you do and enjoy! Thank you!
      Reply
  32. Helen Little says

    January 2, 2022 at 11:42 am

    I never knew the origin of the name. They look and sound delicious!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 20, 2022 at 6:24 pm

      Thank you, Helen! Hope you try them!
      Reply
  33. Amber S Battishill says

    January 2, 2022 at 6:30 pm

    Ooo, this combine a bunch of my favorite flavors! Pinning this to try soon!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 20, 2022 at 6:24 pm

      Awesome! Thanks, Amber!
      Reply

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