Apricot Jam and Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels
These goat cheese jam pinwheels are the perfect party food!
Made with delicious apricot jam and tangy goat cheese, this puff pastry appetizer takes almost no time to prepare.
If you love entertaining, then these goat cheese pinwheels are the perfect appetizer for you!
These puff pastry pinwheels are made with just 5 simple ingredients. They’re slightly crunchy thanks to the puff pastry, and I love the combination of the sweet apricot jam, the creamy goat cheese and crunch pecans!
These goat cheese and jam pinwheels are a wonderful addition to cocktail parties or even an appetizer for a dinner party.
Why you’ll love these goat cheese and jam pinwheels
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While these look fancy, these pinwheels only need 5 simple ingredients!
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It takes just 15 minutes to prepare this appetizer, so it’s perfect to whip up when you have guests over.
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You don’t need any fancy equipment to make this!
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It is so easy to swap out the goat cheese and apricot jam for other flavors, I love customizing it depend on the seasons.
Ingredients Needed to make this puff pastry appetizer
Puff Pastry: using store bought puff pastry is going to make your life so much easier! Make sure to take it out of the freezer ahead of time so it can defrost.
Apricot Jam: use your favorite brand of apricot jam. You can swap it out for fig jam, cranberry jam, cherry jam, plum jam or even strawberry jam!
Goat Cheese: not a fan of goat cheese? Feel free to use brie instead, just chop it up into small pieces.
Pecans: I love pecans in this puff pastry appetizer, but you could also use walnuts instead.
Thyme: a sprinkle of fresh thyme is going to make all the difference in terms of presentation, as well as flavor!
Step by Step Process to make these goat cheese jam pinwheels
Step 1: Roll out the defrosted puff pastry sheet into an approximate 10×10 square onto a piece of parchment paper or floured work surface.
Step 2: Spread the jam on the puff pastry, leaving a ½ – 1 inch border.
Step 3: Sprinkle the goat cheese crumbles on top, and then the chopped pecans.
Step 4: Starting from the bottom, tightly roll up the puff pastry into a log. Do this gently so the filling doesn’t spill out! Wrap the log in parchment paper or plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400F.
Step 5: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 6: After 10 minutes in the freezer, take the puff pastry log out and cut into 1-inch slices using a serrated knife or sharp knife. You should have about 10 pinwheels.
Step 7: Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one. Using a pastry brush, brush the tops and sides of the pinwheels with your egg wash.
Step 8: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes.
Step 9: Place the cooled pinwheels on a serving plate and drizzle with honey and a sprinkle of fresh thyme.
Expert Tips to make these goat cheese jam puff pastry appetizers
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Make this delicious appetizer for the holiday season in November or December by using cranberry jam instead of apricot jam!
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Make an egg wash by whisking 1 egg with a tablespoon of water. This is going to help the pinwheels brown in the oven!
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Be sure to take your puff pastry out of the freezer ahead of time so it has time to fully defrost before using. Generally you can defrost the puff pastry in the fridge overnight.
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To get extra clean slices when slicing the log, wipe your knife clean after each slice.
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You can also serve these as a part of a cheese plate or cheese board!
FAQ
Can I use phyllo pastry instead?
Phyllo pastry is much thinner than puff pastry and is made with different ingredients, so I wouldn’t recommend using it for this recipe.
I don’t like goat cheese, can I use something else?
Yes, you can swap it out for brie! Just chop it up into small pieces before sprinkling onto .
Can I make this appetizer ahead of time?
These flaky puff pastry pinwheels are best enjoyed fresh from the oven! You could make them an hour or two in advance, then warm them up in the oven at 300F for 5 minutes. They’re also delicious at room temperature!
Storage
These pinwheels are best served fresh from the oven! I don’t recommend storing them for longer than 2-3 hours.
More delicious appetizers to love from the blog:
Easy Goat Cheese Appetizer with Fig Jam & Pecans
Blueberry and Goat Cheese Crostini Appetizer
Apricot Jam and Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 sheet defrosted frozen puff pastry
- 1/3 cup apricot jam
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- Egg wash (1 egg with 1 tbsp water)
- Honey and fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add in the garlic and onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to brown.
- Add in your frozen peas, salt and pepper and stir occasionally, for about 1 minute.
- Next, pour in the vegetable broth and turn the heat up to high for about 5 minutes until it comes to a boil.
- Remove the pot from the oven and let sit 5-10 minutes to cool slightly.
- Then, blend the soup in the pot using an immersion blender or in batches using a stand blender.
- Once the soup is blended, heat on medium-low in the pot for about 5 minutes, taste and add additional salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve with a drizzle of greek yogurt, your favourite crackers or grilled cheese!
Notes
- Chicken tacos: serve chicken with grilled tortillas, avocados, salsa, fresh cilantro, cabbage coleslaw mix and cilantro.
- Chicken bowls: serve with rice, pickled onions and cilantro.
- Serve with grilled veggies and your favourite grain.
- Chicken burrito bowls: serve with brown rice, black beans, chopped romaine lettuce, corn, avocado and shredded cheese.
- Make these barbecue chicken nachos with this chili lime chicken for an extra boost of flavour!
