Description
Delicate blackberry brie pinwheels dance with sweet and savory elegance, blending creamy cheese and fresh berries in a delightful appetizer. Guests will savor these elegant bites that promise a perfect balance of flavors for any sophisticated gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 ounces (113 grams) brie cheese, sliced thinly
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) blackberry preserves
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for sweetness)
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the kitchen oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Gently unfold the puff pastry on a lightly dusted surface, smoothing out any creases or uneven edges with a rolling pin.
- Carefully spread blackberry preserves across the pastry, maintaining a small border around the edges to prevent overflow during baking.
- Distribute brie cheese slices evenly over the preserves, ensuring consistent coverage and flavor distribution.
- Delicately sprinkle fresh thyme leaves across the surface, adding an aromatic herbal dimension to the pastry.
- Tightly roll the pastry from the long edge, creating a compact cylindrical log with layered ingredients.
- Place the log in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to firm up, which will facilitate precise and clean slicing.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the chilled log into half-inch thick rounds, creating uniform pinwheel shapes.
- Arrange the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece to allow proper expansion.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg to create a glossy, golden-brown exterior and optionally dust with a light sprinkle of sugar for added sweetness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until the pastry rises and turns a rich, golden color.
- Remove from the oven and let the pinwheels cool slightly, serving warm or at room temperature for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Use cold brie directly from the refrigerator for clean, precise slicing without crumbling.
- Ensure puff pastry remains chilled before rolling to maintain its delicate, flaky texture.
- Opt for high-quality blackberry preserves with whole fruit chunks for enhanced flavor complexity.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace traditional puff pastry with gluten-free puff pastry alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg