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Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels

Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels for Effortless Entertaining

Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels are an effortless appetizer that combines rich goat cheese and sweet fig preserves, perfect for entertaining.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thawed, store-bought
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Fig Preserves Can substitute with apricot preserves
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese Can substitute with brie or cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp Light Brown Sugar Optional based on sweetness
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme Can substitute with fresh rosemary

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Prepare parchment paper for the puff pastry.
  2. Unroll the thawed puff pastry onto the prepared parchment paper, spreading fig preserves evenly across, leaving a 1-inch perimeter.
  3. Crumble goat cheese over the fig preserves, then sprinkle with brown sugar and thyme.
  4. Roll the puff pastry tightly, pinch edges to seal, and chill in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  5. Slice the chilled roll into ½ inch pinwheels, wiping the knife between cuts.
  6. Place pinwheels on a lined baking sheet and brush tops with egg wash.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with extra brown sugar and thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pinwheels are best served fresh from the oven. If making ahead, they can be assembled the day before and refrigerated.

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