Description
These Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels are a delightful appetizer featuring flaky puff pastry filled with sweet fig jam, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts. Perfectly golden and drizzled with honey, they offer a wonderful balance of sweet and savory flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Filling
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1/4 cup fig jam
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Finishing
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the pinwheels evenly.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth it and prepare for toppings.
- Spread Fig Jam: Evenly spread the fig jam over the entire surface of the puff pastry, creating a sweet base for the filling.
- Add Goat Cheese: Crumble the goat cheese over the fig jam layer, distributing it evenly for creamy bursts of flavor.
- Sprinkle Walnuts: Scatter the chopped walnuts on top of the goat cheese for added texture and nuttiness.
- Roll Pastry: Carefully roll the puff pastry tightly into a log, sealing the filling inside.
- Slice into Pinwheels: Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 1/2 inch thick slices and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush with Egg: Brush the tops of each pinwheel with the beaten egg to help them brown beautifully during baking.
- Bake: Bake the pinwheels in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown and puffed up.
- Drizzle Honey: Once baked, optionally drizzle honey over the pinwheels before serving to enhance their sweetness and add a glossy finish.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is well chilled before rolling to make handling easier.
- Chop walnuts finely if you prefer a less crunchy texture inside the pinwheels.
- These can be made ahead and baked just before serving for convenience.
- Substitute fig jam with other fruit preserves like apricot or raspberry for variation.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free cheese and a plant-based egg wash alternative.
