Description
A delightful appetizer that combines the sweet flavors of figs with creamy goat cheese wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup fig jam
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until slightly thin.
- Spread the softened goat cheese evenly over the pastry.
- Spoon the fig jam over the goat cheese and spread it evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired.
- Roll the pastry tightly into a log.
- Slice into 1-inch pinwheels.
- Place the pinwheels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Ensure the puff pastry is completely thawed before rolling it out for best results. These pinwheels can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg