Flaky Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels
These Flaky Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels are the kind of appetizer that looks fancy but is so easy, you’ll wonder why you haven’t made them sooner. Picture this: flaky, golden puff pastry wrapped around sweet fig preserves and tangy goat cheese. The combo is pure magic, with every bite being a mix of creamy, crispy, sweet, and savory. They’re perfect for impressing guests at a party, or even just treating yourself because why not? Plus, they come together in under an hour, so you get all the wow with none of the fuss!
24 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
- 1/2 c fig preserves
- 4 oz goat cheese
Instructions
- Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheets and lay them flat. Spread 1/4 cup of fig preserves over one sheet, making sure to leave a little space around the edges. Crumble and sprinkle half of the goat cheese on top of the preserves. Do the same with the second puff pastry sheet, spreading the remaining preserves and crumbling the rest of the goat cheese.
- Gently roll each puff pastry sheet into a snug log, keeping it as tight as you can. Place the rolls seam side down on a plate or tray, and pop them in the fridge for about 20 minutes to chill.
- While the pastry chills, preheat your oven to 400°F. Lay some parchment paper on two baking sheets to keep cleanup easy later.
- Once the pastry is firm, place each log seam side down on a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, slice each log into 12 pinwheels—you’ll end up with 24 total. Arrange them on the baking sheets, making sure to leave about an inch of space between each one so they have room to puff up.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and crispy. Serve them warm, or check the notes if you want to freeze them for later.
Notes
Want to make these pinwheels gluten-free? No problem! Just swap out the regular puff pastry for a gluten-free version. You can usually find gluten-free puff pastry in the frozen section of specialty grocery stores, or even make your own if you’re feeling ambitious. Everything else in the recipe—fig preserves, goat cheese—is naturally gluten-free, so you’re all set! With that simple swap, you’ll have a delicious gluten-free appetizer that everyone can enjoy without sacrificing any of that flaky, crispy goodness.