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Fig and Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Fig and goat cheese puff pastry pinwheels with spiral swirls of fig jam, crumbled goat cheese, and walnuts—baked until deeply golden and flaky. Roll, chill, slice into rounds, then bake for crisp edges and a melty center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chill 15 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Puff pastry
  • 1 sheet puff pastry Thawed
Filling
  • 0.5 cup fig jam
  • 4 oz goat cheese Crumbled
  • 0.25 cup walnuts Finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Egg wash & finishing
  • 1 large egg Beaten with water
  • 1 tbsp water For egg wash
  • 1 tbsp honey

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and fill
  1. Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment for easy release.
  2. Roll the puff pastry into a 10x12-inch rectangle, then spread fig jam evenly to the edges.
  3. Sprinkle goat cheese, walnuts, and thyme leaves over the jam so the filling is evenly distributed.
Roll, chill, and slice
  1. Roll up tightly from the long side to form a log, keeping the layers compact.
  2. Chill the rolled pastry for 15 minutes for clean slicing and a neater spiral.
  3. Slice into 20 rounds and arrange them on the baking sheet with cut sides up.
  4. Brush the tops with egg wash (beaten egg mixed with water) so they bake up glossy.
Bake and finish
  1. Bake for 16-18 minutes at 400F until puffed and golden, with visible layers in the spiral.
  2. Drizzle with honey and serve warm for a sweet finish.

Notes

For the cleanest pinwheels, chill long enough that the log feels firm, then slice with a sharp knife using gentle pressure. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 2 days and rewarm in a 350F oven until crisp at the edges. Freezing is not recommended because the puff pastry can soften after thawing. For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free puff pastry sheet if available and bake the same timing until golden.