Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels
The following recipe and photography were provided by our partner, Yoko Segawa of Yoko’s Kitchen.
In need of appetizer inspiration but short on time to cook? These sweet and savory Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels are an elegant starter that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes!
This tasty fall appetizer combines Heinen’s sweet, flavorful fig spread with tangy, creamy goat cheese for a satisfying balance of flavors and textures that is sure to please anyone who takes a bite. You can serve these on their own or add them to a cheeseboard for whimsical eye appeal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It is ideal for the Fall and Winter seasons. Kick off the cool weather seasons the right way with the satisfying flavor combination of Heinen’s sweet fig spread and tangy goat cheese! If you’re feeling adventurous, add fresh rosemary for a touch of earthy flavor.
- They’re quick to prepare. These pinwheels are made with simple ingredients and require minimal hands-on time. All you have to do is roll and bake! It only takes 25 minutes, but the results are elegant enough to serve at any event.
- It is a great way to elevate a cheese board. Heinen’s fig spread is a natural addition to a cheeseboard on its own, but this pinwheel recipe offers new appeal to the eye and taste buds.
Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels
Cook time: 15min Prep time: 10min Total time: 25min
Servings: 14 Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 frozen puff pastry
- 3 oz. Heinen's fresh goat cheese
- ¼ cup Heinen's fig spread
- ¼ cup Heinen's pecans, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- A dash of Heinen's crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 Heinen's cage free egg, beaten
- Heinen's honey, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry according to the package instructions. Be careful not to defrost too much as soft puff pastry can be too sticky to handle!
- Place the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Spread the goat cheese evenly, leaving a 1-inch border from the top of the dough. Spread the fig spread over the goat cheese and evenly sprinkle pecans, rosemary, and red chili flakes (optional).
- Gently roll the puff pastry into a log. Brush the beaten egg on the 1-inch border on top to seal the log.
- Freeze the log for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 400°F and line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the log into ½-inch slices and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing each pinwheel 1-2 inches apart. Brush the top and sides of the pinwheels with the beaten egg. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve warm with honey (optional).
I made these for a potluck lunch and they were gone in minutes. I was told I should make them again and maybe bring a triple recipe. These were the perfect combination of sweet and savory—the rosemary and red pepper definitely made all the difference.
Hi Becky, Thank you! We’re excited to hear that you enjoyed this recipe.