Description
Mediterranean-inspired fig and goat cheese pinwheels offer a delightful fusion of sweet and tangy flavors. Elegant appetizers promise to impress guests with their sophisticated blend of creamy goat cheese, sweet figs, and aromatic herbs rolled into a perfect bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry and Filling:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 ounces (113 grams) plain goat cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fig preserves
Seasonings and Sweeteners:
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Gently unfurl the thawed puff pastry onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring a smooth, flat surface for creating delicate pinwheels.
- Lavishly spread fig preserves across the pastry, maintaining a small border around the edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
- Delicately sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the fig layer, creating a creamy landscape dotted with tangy cheese fragments.
- Dust the surface with brown sugar and scatter fresh thyme leaves, adding depth and aromatic complexity to the flavor profile.
- Carefully roll the pastry into a tight cylindrical log, pressing gently to seal the ingredients within and prevent unraveling.
- Wrap the pastry log in parchment paper and transfer to the freezer, allowing it to firm up for precise cutting and optimal texture.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, creating an ideal environment for transforming the delicate pastry into golden, crisp pinwheels.
- Extract the chilled log and slice into uniform half-inch rounds using a sharp knife, arranging them gracefully on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently brush each pinwheel with beaten egg, ensuring a lustrous, golden-brown finish that promises a crisp, flaky exterior.
- Bake until the pinwheels puff dramatically and turn a rich, caramelized golden brown, typically 15-20 minutes.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnishing with an extra sprinkle of brown sugar and fresh thyme for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Chill the pastry log for precise slicing and to help maintain the pinwheel shape during baking.
- Use room temperature goat cheese for easier spreading and even distribution across the puff pastry.
- Fresh thyme adds an elegant herbal note that complements the sweet fig and tangy goat cheese perfectly.
- Ensure parchment paper is used to prevent sticking and make cleanup quick and effortless.
- Beaten egg wash creates a beautiful golden-brown color and gives the pinwheels a professional, glossy finish.
- Serve these appetizers immediately after baking to enjoy the maximum crispiness and warm, gooey filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg