Description
Savory fig and goat cheese pinwheels blend Mediterranean flavors with elegant presentation. Delicate pastry spirals showcase creamy cheese and sweet figs, promising a sophisticated appetizer that delights guests at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz (113 g) plain goat cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fig preserves
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Pastry Preparation: Lay thawed puff pastry on parchment-lined baking sheet, creating a smooth, flat canvas for pinwheel creation.
- Flavor Layering: Spread fig preserves across pastry, leaving a narrow border; generously distribute crumbled goat cheese, brown sugar, and fresh thyme leaves to build a complex flavor landscape.
- Rolling Technique: Carefully roll pastry into a tight cylindrical log, applying gentle pressure to seal ingredients and prevent unraveling.
- Chilling Process: Wrap pastry log in parchment and freeze until firm, allowing for precise cutting and optimal texture development.
- Oven Preparation: Heat oven to 400°F, creating the perfect environment for transforming delicate pastry into golden, crisp pinwheels.
- Slicing and Arrangement: Remove chilled log and slice into uniform half-inch rounds, positioning them gracefully on baking sheet.
- Finishing Touches: Brush pinwheels with beaten egg to achieve a lustrous, golden-brown exterior; bake until pastry puffs dramatically and caramelizes (15-20 minutes).
- Serving: Present immediately, optionally garnishing with additional brown sugar and fresh thyme for an elegant final flourish.
Notes
- Chill the Pastry: Freezing the rolled log ensures clean, precise cuts and helps maintain the pinwheels’ structural integrity during baking.
- Mind the Border: Leave a small margin when spreading preserves to prevent leakage and create a neat, professional-looking pastry.
- Egg Wash Magic: Brushing with beaten egg guarantees a glossy, golden-brown exterior that adds visual appeal and creates a crisp texture.
- Timing is Key: Watch carefully during the 15-20 minute baking window to achieve perfect caramelization without burning the delicate pastry.
- Prep Time: 20min
- Cook Time: 20min
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg