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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

  • 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

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