Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Herb-Cheese Palmiers 3.0 (194) Make these savory pastries ahead for your next gathering. Close Servings: 8 Jump to recipe Layers of puff pastry are topped with cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, and sprinkled with fresh seasonal herbs. Make ahead and serve at room temperature for your next gathering. 19 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes That'll Save You Time on the Big Day Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry to a 10-by-16-inch rectangle. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with cheddar, Parmesan, herbs, and salt. Fold dough lengthwise into thirds (like a letter), then fold in half. Refrigerate until slightly firm, about 10 minutes. Cut dough crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (you should have about 38). Place slices on 2 large baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. (To store, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, up to 1 day.) In a bowl, combine egg yolk with water. Brush tops of palmiers with egg wash. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.