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.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:18 minutes
Total Time:33 minutes
Yield:16 pinwheels 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Fig and Goat Cheese Filling:
1/2cup fig jam or preserves
4oz 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.