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Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels

Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels for Effortless Holiday Elegance

Discover the delightful Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels, a perfect appetizer that combines creamy goat cheese and sweet fig preserves.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pinwheels
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thawed store-bought
  • 1/2 cup Fig Preserves
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese Crumbled
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme Chopped
  • 2 tbsp Light Brown Sugar Optional based on sweetness of preserves
  • 1 Egg For egg wash

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Unroll the thawed puff pastry onto parchment paper and spread fig preserves evenly, leaving a border.
  3. Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese, brown sugar, and fresh thyme over the preserves.
  4. Roll the puff pastry tightly into a log and chill in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  5. Slice the log into ½-inch pinwheels and place on a baking sheet.
  6. Brush each pinwheel with egg wash for a golden finish.
  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: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Great for holiday gatherings. Perfectly pairs with wine.

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