Palmiers

One of the world’s best-loved pastries is known by a variety of different names: palm leaves, elephant ears, pig’s ears, and butterflies are just a few. The simple combination of puff pastry and caramelized sugar creates a sublime dessert flavor. A palmier should be served warm from the oven or at most within a few hours.

This recipe uses a variation on the typical palmier shape—but is also beautiful and just as delicious.

The quantity of sugar is deliberately high. If there