Creamy Palm Heart Filling for Pastries

300g chopped palm hearts
1 small onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
200ml milk
Salt to taste
Nutmeg to taste

Palm hearts can typically be found canned or jarred in the international or canned vegetable aisle of most large supermarkets. For fresh or higher-quality options, check specialty Latin or Brazilian grocery stores, or sometimes the produce section of larger supermarkets. If you can't find them, you may be able to substitute with artichoke hearts, though the flavor will be slightly different. Onions, garlic, butter, flour, milk, salt, and nutmeg are standard pantry staples available in any grocery store.

This traditional Brazilian palm heart filling is made with chopped hearts of palm, greatly appreciated for its flavor and ease of preparation.