Description
These Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels are a delightful combination of sweet fig jam, tangy goat cheese, and flaky puff pastry, making them a perfect appetizer for any occasion. They are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Fig and Goat Cheese Filling:
- ½ cup fig jam or preserves
- 4 oz goat cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Additional:
- 1 egg (beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Spread fig jam evenly over the surface, leaving a ½-inch border.
- Add the Filling: Crumble the goat cheese evenly over the jam, sprinkle with thyme and a pinch of salt.
- Roll and Slice: Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the pastry into a log. Slice into ½-inch rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Brush the tops with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Drizzle with Honey: Remove from oven and drizzle lightly with honey.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a savory twist, add chopped walnuts or prosciutto before rolling.
- Pinwheels can be assembled ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
