Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels (Print Version)
Flaky puff pastry spirals with sweet fig preserves and tangy goat cheese, baked until golden and garnished with fresh thyme.
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
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½ cup fig preserves (or fig jam)
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4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
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2 tablespoons light brown sugar
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4-5 sprigs fresh thyme
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1 egg (for egg wash)
→ Optional Additions
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Crushed walnuts or pecans
# Steps:
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Let the pastry thaw completely (unless using refrigerated dough). Place it on parchment paper on a flat surface.
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Evenly layer the fig preserves over the pastry, leaving a ½ inch border around all edges.
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Crumble goat cheese over the fig layer. Sprinkle brown sugar and thyme leaves evenly across the surface.
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Roll the pastry tightly into a log. Wrap in parchment paper and freeze for 20 minutes to make slicing easier.
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Using a sharp knife, slice the log into ½-inch rounds. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each slice with egg wash. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
# Notes:
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Learn to handle your puff pastry like a pro with guides on baking with puff pastry.
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For alternative ingredients, consider apricot, date, or raspberry jam instead of fig preserves.
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Cheese alternatives include brie, mascarpone, or vegan cheese options.
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Try rosemary, sage, or basil as alternative herbs.
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For a savory twist, add caramelized onions or prosciutto.