These fig and goat cheese pinwheels are perfect for your next gathering. This delightful party food is an irresistible appetizer for any potluck, combining honey-flavored goat cheese, fig preserves, and fresh thyme for a delectable flavor balance. Their sweet and savory combo is totally addicting!
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Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels
Fig and goat cheese pinwheels aren’t just perfect FOR your next party, they ARE the party! A crowd favorite and easy to make, they’re a no-brainer to take to your next gathering. At first glance, they look like a savory comfort snack which isn’t false. One bite in, the fig sweetness hits and it’s so good, satisfying the ultimate craving!
We are hard-pressed to find a flavor of goat cheese we don’t like. However, honey goat cheese might be the top favorite. If you are also a fan of goat cheese, you can’t go wrong with these pinwheels. You might just want to double the recipe and keep one batch for yourself.
The inspiration for this recipe ultimately came from an affinity for the fig and goat cheese combo. However, the specific idea came from a similar flatbread made in the past. Tweaking the flatbread recipe to make it more “party mode friendly” was an afterthought. So, I adapted an online recipe based on that inspiration and idea into the one recipe here. It’s all a process!
Ingredients for Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels
The standard for this recipe most commonly calls for regular-flavored goat cheese. Regular or any other flavor you feel like trying is fine to use. The honey-flavored is just my favorite and pairs nicely with the fig. You can always try multiple batches with different flavors and have them all!
For this recipe, you will need:
- cresecent rolls
- fig preserves
- honey-flavored goat cheese
- light brown sugar
- fresh thyme
Note: Always check the recipe card for a full list of ingredients, amounts, and steps.
How to Make Easy Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels
Now, it’s time to take your chosen goat cheese flavor, get creative, and make your own party pinwheels. Challenge time: Restrain from eating them when they’re warm, right out of the oven. The goal is for them to make it to the party!
- Prepare. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Make the pinwheels. On a separate sheet of parchment paper, roll out the crescent rolls. Press the seams together. Spread on the fig preserves leaving a 1/2 inch border on all sides.
- Sprinkle on the brown sugar, goat cheese, and fresh thyme leaves.
- Roll tightly into a horizontal log and place in the freezer to firm up for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the freezer and use a sharp knife to cut into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- Bake the pinwheels. Place the slices on the parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown on top and bottom.
- Plate the pinwheels. Sprinkle with additional thyme (optional) and serve warm!
FAQs and Tips – Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels
No. You can use any flavor or just plain. You can also use cream cheese or brie. I’m not sure about other crumbly cheeses, though.
Yes! Fig preserves, fig jam, or even other flavors might work (although I haven’t tried any others).
You have some left? I mean, sure! Reheat them in the oven (better) or microwave (quicker).
Yes, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days
Want to Change it Up?
If you want to change these up, as mentioned above, replace the honey goat cheese with another flavor of your choice. You can also substitute fig jam for fig preserves and rosemary for thyme. Find the flavors that work for you!
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Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 can crescent rolls
- ½ cup fig preserves
- 2 ounces honey-flavored goat cheese crumbled
- 1.5 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoons fresh thyme (5-6 sprigs)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Roll out the crescent dough on a piece of parchment paper. Push together any seams that have opened up.1 can crescent rolls
- Spread the fig preserves evenly on the dough leaving a clear ½ inch border along the sides.½ cup fig preserves
- Sprinkle on the brown sugar, goat cheese, and fresh thyme leaves.2 ounces honey-flavored goat cheese, 1.5 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 tablespoons fresh thyme
- Roll (carefully and tightly) up the dough horizontally into a log.
- Place the log into the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up. This will make it easier to cut.
- Remove the dough from the freezer. With a sharp knife, cut ½ inch thick slices.
- Place the slices on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 13-15 minutes or until the wheels are golden brown on the top and bottom.
- Plate the pinwheels, sprinkle with additional thyme if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information accuracy not guaranteed.
Recipe Source: Adapted slightly from this recipe on Our Balanced Bowl. I used crescent rolls instead of puff pastry, a different kind of goat cheese (and half the amount), omitted the egg wash, and used 1/2 tablespoon less light brown sugar.
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