Work quickly and keep your puff pastry in the freezer until the last moment before assembling; cold pastry creates better lamination and flakier, more dramatic palmier spirals.

Lightly toast your everything bagel spice in a dry pan for 30 seconds before applying to intensify the flavors of garlic, onion, and sesame without burning them.

Spread a thin layer of softened cream cheese first before adding Parmesan and spices; it acts as an adhesive that keeps toppings locked in place during baking and adds richness to every bite.

Apply egg wash with a pastry brush only to the exposed pastry edges, avoiding the cheese-topped surface to prevent it from burning while ensuring the outer layers achieve a beautiful, glossy golden brown.

Refrigerate the assembled pastry roll for at least 30 minutes before slicing; this prevents the filling from squishing out and gives you sharp, defined pinwheel shapes that bake evenly.