Sun-Dried Tomato Palmiers

Impress your friends with this easy appetizer at any party! Being gourmet and hoity toity has never been so easy.

This recipe serves 10-12...you'll wanna make a double batch because they'll be gone in like 1 minute.

2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed (I like Pepperidge Farm)
6 tbs ricotta cheese
6 tbs sun-dried-tomato paste
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (4 oz.)

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. Roll out one sheet of pastry into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. (should be about 8 inches by 11 inches)

3. Spread half the ricotta cheese on the rolled out pastry.

4. Spread half the sun-dried-tomato paste on top of the ricotta cheese.

5. Sprinkle half the Parmesan over the sun-dried-tomato paste.

6. Take one of the 11 inch sides (longer side) and roll it to the center of the rolled out pastry...then roll the other 11 inch side (from the opposite direction) to the center of the rolled out pastry.

7. Repeat steps 2-6 with the remaining ingredients.

8. Wrap each roll in a piece of plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. (You can also freeze them at this point and save for up to 1 month...just let stand for 10 minutes before using)

9. Slice rolls into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

10. Place each slice 2 inches apart on a non-stick baking sheet or parchment lined baking sheet or MY FAVORITE a Pampered Chef Bar Pan.

11. Bake for 8-9 minutes...until puffed and lightly golden.

12. Turn slices over and bake 5-6 more minutes...until golden.

13. Let cool completely on a wire rack and serve.

Tips: This is a great appetizer for Thanksgiving and Christmas parties. You can make a ton of rolls ahead of time and just defrost them 10 minutes before you need to pop the next batch in the oven. As far as gadgets to use...I mentioned the Bar Pan because you will never have a problem with burning, and you don't have to wash or scrape the pan before the next batch goes in. I would also recommend the Pampered Chef mini scraper and the wire rack...they are the best! I use mine more than once a week.

Oh! I should mention this was a Martha Recipe...of course! I don't have the issue info because...bad me...I cut the recipe out.