Golden puff pastry spirals filled with tangy goat cheese and savory olive tapenade — crisp, rich, and ready to impress.
Yields6 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time40 mins
For the Pinwheels
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (from a 17.3 oz box, usually 2 sheets per box)
⅓ cup black or green olive tapenade (store-bought or homemade — see below)
4 oz goat cheese, softened
1 tbsp fresh thyme or chopped rosemary (optional)
1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water (egg wash, optional for golden color)
Optional: Quick Homemade Tapenade
½ cup pitted olives (Kalamata or green)
1 tbsp capers
1 cup garlic, minced
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
Optional: small amount of anchovy paste or chopped sun-dried tomatoBlend or finely chop everything together into a coarse paste.
Preheat & Prep
1
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Lightly flour your work surface.
Assemble the Pinwheels
2
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Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle (10"x12") if needed.
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Spread a thin, even layer of olive tapenade over the entire surface.
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Dot and spread small amounts of goat cheese evenly on top.
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Sprinkle with herbs if using.
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Starting on the long edge, roll tightly into a log (like a jelly roll).
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Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill for 15–30 minutes — this helps keep the slices clean when cutting.
Slice & Bake
3
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Slice the chilled log into ½-inch rounds — you should get 20–24 slices.
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Place on the lined baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
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Brush the tops lightly with egg wash for shine (optional).
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Bake for 18–22 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
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Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve
Flavor Variations
5
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Use pesto or sun-dried tomato spread instead of tapenade.
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Add a sprinkle of grated parmesan or crushed red pepper for extra punch.
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Try with cream cheese + caramelized onion + thyme for a sweeter variation.
Pairing Suggestions
6
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Wine: Crisp Sauvignon Blanc, Cava, or dry rosé
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Cocktail: Dirty martini, French 75, or lemon gin spritz
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Non-alcoholic: Sparkling rosemary lemonade or cucumber tonic
Ingredients
For the Pinwheels
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (from a 17.3 oz box, usually 2 sheets per box)
⅓ cup black or green olive tapenade (store-bought or homemade — see below)
4 oz goat cheese, softened
1 tbsp fresh thyme or chopped rosemary (optional)
1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water (egg wash, optional for golden color)
Optional: Quick Homemade Tapenade
½ cup pitted olives (Kalamata or green)
1 tbsp capers
1 cup garlic, minced
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
Optional: small amount of anchovy paste or chopped sun-dried tomatoBlend or finely chop everything together into a coarse paste.
Directions
Preheat & Prep
1
-
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
-
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
-
Lightly flour your work surface.
Assemble the Pinwheels
2
-
Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle (10"x12") if needed.
-
Spread a thin, even layer of olive tapenade over the entire surface.
-
Dot and spread small amounts of goat cheese evenly on top.
-
Sprinkle with herbs if using.
-
Starting on the long edge, roll tightly into a log (like a jelly roll).
-
Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill for 15–30 minutes — this helps keep the slices clean when cutting.
Slice & Bake
3
-
Slice the chilled log into ½-inch rounds — you should get 20–24 slices.
-
Place on the lined baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
-
Brush the tops lightly with egg wash for shine (optional).
-
Bake for 18–22 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
-
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve
Flavor Variations
5
-
Use pesto or sun-dried tomato spread instead of tapenade.
-
Add a sprinkle of grated parmesan or crushed red pepper for extra punch.
-
Try with cream cheese + caramelized onion + thyme for a sweeter variation.
Pairing Suggestions
6
-
Wine: Crisp Sauvignon Blanc, Cava, or dry rosé
-
Cocktail: Dirty martini, French 75, or lemon gin spritz
-
Non-alcoholic: Sparkling rosemary lemonade or cucumber tonic
Puff Pastry Pinwheels with Tapenade & Goat Cheese
