Caramelized Onion, Brie & Fig Puff Pastry Pinwheels – 85-Minute Recipe
A delicious and elegant holiday appetizer, these caramelized onion, brie, and fig puff pastry pinwheels are perfect for special occasions, with a sweet and savory combination of flavors and a flaky, buttery crust.
Recipe by Brooke Carson· Structured by ReelsMeals
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1 hr 25 min estimated total time for 10 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- a pinch salt
- 1 puff pastry
- 1/2 cup fig jam
- 1 tbsp thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 8 oz brie cheese
- 1 egg
- a drizzle honey
Instructions
- 1Remove the puff pastry from the freezer at least 1 hour before preparing to allow it to thaw.
- 2Caramelize the onions by adding olive oil and onions to a pan over medium heat, stirring every 2-3 minutes to prevent burning.
- 3Once the onions have started to brown, reduce the heat to low and add butter to enhance the caramelization process.
- 4Continuously stir the onions every 3-5 minutes to ensure they do not burn, as the caramelization process will take approximately 30-40 minutes.
- 5After the onions are caramelized, add a pinch of salt to draw out moisture and enhance the flavor.
- 6Place the puff pastry on a piece of parchment paper and roll it out into an even rectangle, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- 7Spread the fig jam onto the puff pastry, leaving about a 1/2-1 inch border around the edges to prevent the jam from oozing out during baking.
- 8Sprinkle the dried thyme and paprika over the fig jam, followed by the diced brie cheese and caramelized onions, making sure to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- 9Gently roll up the puff pastry into a tight log, then wrap it in parchment paper and place it in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
- 10Preheat the oven to 400°F (392°F) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the pinwheels from sticking.
- 11Remove the puff pastry log from the freezer and cut it into 3/4 inch slices, resulting in 10-12 pinwheels.
- 12Evenly place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each pinwheel to allow for even cooking.
- 13Brush the top and sides of each pinwheel with an egg wash (1 egg whisked with 1 tbsp water) to give the pastry a golden brown color.
- 14Bake the pinwheels in the preheated oven at 400°F (392°F) for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- 15Remove the pinwheels from the oven and drizzle with honey, then garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
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Thaw pastry early
Remove the puff pastry from the freezer at least one hour before preparing to allow it to thaw.
Freeze log before slicing
After rolling the pastry into a log, wrap it in parchment and chill in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm it up before cutting.
Egg wash for color
Brush the top and sides of each pinwheel with the egg‑water wash before baking.
Stir onions regularly
Stir the onions every 2‑3 minutes at medium heat, then every 3‑5 minutes on low, to prevent burning during caramelization.
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- How long does it take to make Caramelized Onion, Brie & Fig Puff Pastry Pinwheels?
- About 1 hour 25 minutes in total: 1 hour of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Caramelized Onion, Brie & Fig Puff Pastry Pinwheels recipe make?
- This recipe makes 10 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Caramelized Onion, Brie & Fig Puff Pastry Pinwheels recipe come from?
- It was shared by Brooke Carson on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.