Description
Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels are a gourmet appetizer perfect for holiday entertaining. These easy-to-make pinwheels combine sweet figs with creamy goat cheese, rolled in puff pastry and baked until golden. They are a delightful addition to any party spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup fig jam
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Gently unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface.
- Spread the softened goat cheese evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Spoon the fig jam over the goat cheese, spreading it thinly.
- Sprinkle the fresh thyme leaves over the fig jam.
- Starting from one of the longer sides, tightly roll up the puff pastry to form a log.
- Brush the outside of the log with the beaten egg wash.
- Slice the log into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels.
- Place the pinwheels cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your puff pastry is fully thawed but still cold for the best results.
- You can substitute cream cheese for goat cheese if preferred.
- Add a pinch of black pepper with the thyme for a savory kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg