Description
These Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels are a delightful appetizer featuring a perfect blend of sweet fig jam, tangy goat cheese, and aromatic herbs, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these pinwheels are a great addition to any gathering or party.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Goat Cheese Mixture:
- 4 ounces goat cheese (softened)
- 3 tablespoons fig jam
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or thyme (finely chopped)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, unroll the puff pastry sheet. Spread fig jam over the pastry, then add goat cheese, herbs, nuts, salt, and pepper.
- Roll and Cut: Roll the pastry into a log, slice into pinwheels, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush the pinwheels with egg wash and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- These can be made ahead and frozen before baking—just slice, freeze on a tray, and transfer to a sealed bag. Bake straight from frozen, adding a couple of extra minutes to the bake time.
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: 15mg