Pumpkin-Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Rolls

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These pumpkin-goat cheese puff pastry rolls combine sweet pumpkin with savory goat cheese for the perfect fall appetizer. Opt for pre-crumbled goat cheese to keep the pinwheels dry and easy to slice. If you want to tip these easy rolls to the sweeter side, add a little pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon or cloves to the pumpkin mixture.

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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
12 servings
the ingredients for making the Pumpkin-Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Rolls

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Ingredients

  • 1/2 (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed

  • 1/3 cup canned pumpkin

  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 (4-ounce) container crumbled goat cheese

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon water

Directions

  1. Lay puff pastry on a sheet of parchment paper; roll out into a 12-inch square.

  2. Stir pumpkin, maple syrup, cinnamon and pepper together in a small bowl. Spread evenly over the pastry, leaving a ½-inch border on 1 edge. Sprinkle goat cheese evenly over the pumpkin.

    a step in making the Pumpkin-Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Rolls

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

  3. Whisk egg and water together until thoroughly combined. Brush a thin layer of egg mixture over the pastry border; reserve remaining egg mixture.

  4. Starting at the edge opposite the border, gently roll the pastry into a tight log. Place seam-side down on a small cutting board. Place in freezer to chill until firm enough to slice, 20 to 30 minutes.

    a step in making the Pumpkin-Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Rolls

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

  5. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Stack 2 large baking sheets on top of each other. (This will help keep the bottom of the roll from burning.) Line the top baking sheet with parchment paper.

  6. Using a sharp knife, cut the chilled log into 12 slices. Arrange cut-sides down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly apart. Lightly brush with the reserved egg mixture; discard any remaining egg mixture. Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F; bake until golden brown and cooked through in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

    a step in making the Pumpkin-Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Rolls

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 roll

Calories 94, Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 7mg, Carbohydrates 8g, Total Sugars 3g, Added Sugars 2g, Protein 3g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 71mg, Potassium 11mg

EatingWell.com, November 2023

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