Description
These Fig and Goat Cheese Pinwheels are a delightful no-bake appetizer featuring a creamy blend of cream cheese and tangy goat cheese, sweet honey, and fresh figs rolled inside soft flour tortillas. Enhanced with crunchy nuts and fresh greens, they make a perfect elegant snack or party appetizer that comes together quickly without cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- 1 cup fresh figs, sliced (about 8-10 figs)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly
- 4 large flour tortillas or wraps
- Fresh arugula or spinach for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled goat cheese, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix well using a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Spread on Tortilla: Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a generous and even layer of the cheese mixture over it, leaving a small border around the edges to avoid overflow when rolling.
- Add Figs and Nuts: Distribute the sliced fresh figs neatly over the cheese layer. If using, sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans evenly on top for added texture. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper as desired.
- Roll the Tortilla: Firmly and evenly roll the tortilla from one side to the other, keeping the filling pressed inside to form a tight cylinder without gaps.
- Slice into Pinwheels: Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled tortilla into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and cheese mixture until all are used.
- Arrange and Garnish: Place the pinwheels on a serving platter. Garnish with fresh arugula or spinach leaves. Optionally, drizzle a little extra honey over the top for added sweetness and shine.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the pinwheels immediately as a fresh appetizer or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow flavors to meld and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use very soft cream cheese to ensure easy mixing and spreading.
- Fresh figs should be ripe but firm to avoid soggy pinwheels.
- The nuts add nice crunch but can be omitted for a nut-free version.
- Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 1 hour before serving.
- To make gluten-free, substitute flour tortillas with gluten-free wraps.
