Description
Flaky puff pastry pinwheels filled with creamy goat cheese, sweet fig jam, and a touch of thyme a simple yet elegant appetizer perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1/3 cup fig jam
4 oz goat cheese, softened
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp honey
1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tbsp water
Pinch of salt
Fresh cracked black pepper (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry into a 10×12-inch rectangle.
3. Spread fig jam evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
4. Crumble goat cheese evenly over the jam and sprinkle with thyme leaves.
5. Drizzle lightly with honey and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper if desired.
6. Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the pastry into a log. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 15–20 minutes to firm up.
7. Slice the log into 1/2-inch rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Whisk egg with water and brush lightly over each pinwheel.
9. Bake for 14–16 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
10. Let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Add a sprinkle of crushed pistachios or walnuts before baking for extra crunch.
These can be assembled ahead, sliced, and frozen — bake directly from frozen, adding 2–3 extra minutes to the cook time.
Try using brie or blue cheese for a fun variation on flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: fig goat cheese pinwheels, puff pastry appetizers, sweet and savory bites, holiday appetizer, easy party food