Description
Delightfully flaky and sweet-savory Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels combine tender puff pastry with luscious fig preserves, tangy goat cheese, and a hint of fresh thyme. Perfect as an appetizer or a sophisticated snack, these golden pinwheels are easy to prepare and bake in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (13.2 oz), thawed
- ½ cup fig preserves
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbed
- 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry: Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a piece of parchment paper laid on a flat surface. Spread the fig preserves evenly over the pastry, leaving about 1 inch uncovered on the edges to help with rolling.
- Assemble toppings: Crumble the goat cheese evenly over the layer of fig preserves. Sprinkle the light brown sugar and distribute the fresh thyme sprigs across the top to ensure balanced flavor in every bite.
- Roll the pastry: Carefully roll the pastry sheet tightly into a log, ensuring the filling stays inside as you roll. Wrap the rolled log in the parchment paper to keep its shape intact.
- Chill the roll: Place the wrapped roll in the freezer for 20 minutes. This makes it easier to slice cleanly without the filling spilling out.
- Preheat oven and slice: While chilling, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. After chilling, unwrap the roll and, using a sharp knife, slice into ½ inch thick pinwheels. Wiping the knife clean between each cut helps achieve neat slices.
- Arrange for baking: Place the sliced pinwheels evenly spaced out on a parchment-lined sheet pan to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Apply egg wash: Lightly brush the top of each pinwheel with the beaten egg. This gives the pastries a beautiful golden and glossy finish after baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the pinwheels are puffed, golden, and flaky.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle additional brown sugar and thyme on top if desired. Serve warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Use a very sharp knife to prevent squashing the pinwheels when slicing.
- Chilling the roll before slicing helps maintain the pinwheel shape and avoids filling leakage.
- Feel free to substitute goat cheese with cream cheese for a milder flavor.
- Fresh thyme can be replaced with rosemary or omit herbs entirely if preferred.
- Leftover pinwheels can be stored in an airtight container and reheated briefly to refresh the flakiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
