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Apricot Jam and Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels

5 from 1 vote
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: american-inspired
Keyword: goat cheese, pinwheels, puff pastry
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 10 pinwheels
Author: Jess
These goat cheese pinwheels are made with sweet apricot jam, creamy goat cheese and crunchy pecans. The perfect appetizer for any gathering!
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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

  • On a piece of parchment paper, roll out the defrosted puff pastry sheet into about 10x10 inch square.
  • Spread apricot jam on the puff pastry, leaving about 1/2-1 inch border.
  • Sprinkle the goat cheese crumbles on top of the apricot jam, then sprinkle over the chopped pecans.
  • Start from the bottom and tightly / gently roll up into a log, trying to tuck in any filling that spills out. Wrap the log in the parchment paper and place in the freezer for 10 minutes while you preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • After 10 minutes, remove the puff pastry log from the freezer and cut into 1-inch slices using a sharp or serrated knife. You’ll end up with about 10 pinwheels.
  • Place them on the baking sheet, making sure to leave space between each pinwheel and brush the top and sides of each with egg wash (1 egg whisked with 1 tbsp water) if desired.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Leave on the baking sheet to cool.
  • Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes and then serve on a plate, drizzling the pinwheels with honey and sprinkling on fresh thyme leaves.

Notes

  • Make this delicious appetizer for the holiday season in November or December by using cranberry jam instead of apricot jam!
  • 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.
  • To get extra clean slices when slicing the log, wipe your knife clean after each slice. 
  • You can also serve these as a part of a cheese plate or cheese board!
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