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Blackberry Jam & Brie Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Blackberry Jam & Brie Puff Pastry Pinwheels Brie Cheese Recipes

Want a bite-sized appetizer that looks like it came from a bakery display case? These Blackberry Jam & Brie Puff Pastry Pinwheels deliver sweet, jammy blackberry sauce and melty plant-based brie rolled into golden, flaky pastry spirals. A quick note before diving in: the reference version of this recipe actually used cranberry sauce and regular dairy brie, despite the title promising blackberry jam and a fully vegan result. This version fixes both issues, swapping in a quick homemade blackberry jam and plant-based brie so the recipe genuinely delivers on its name.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24
Course: Appetizer, Appetizer recipe, Gluten-free
Cuisine: American
Calories: 183

Ingredients
  

  • This recipe comes together in two parts: a quick homemade blackberry jam and the puff pastry pinwheels themselves.
  • For the Quick Blackberry Jam
  • 12 oz fresh or frozen blackberries
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 sprig rosemary or 1 quarter of an orange peel either works beautifully with blackberry
  • For the Pinwheels
  • 17.3 oz puff pastry thawed (1 package, 2 sheets)
  • 8 oz plant-based brie-style cheese 1 wheel
  • 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary or orange zest optional
  • A quick note on the puff pastry: many store-bought brands use vegetable shortening instead of butter making them naturally vegan. Double-check the ingredient label since this varies between brands.

Equipment

  • This recipe uses a bit more gear than your average appetizer. Here's what to have ready:
  • Medium saucepan (for making the blackberry jam)
  • Two large baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling pin (for smoothing out the puff pastry)
  • Sharp knife (for slicing the logs into pinwheels)
  • Small baking sheet or cutting board (for freezing the rolled logs)
  • No stand mixer, no food processor required. A saucepan and a rolling pin handle nearly the entire process.

Method
 

  1. Step 1- Make the Blackberry Jam
  2. Combine the blackberries, sugar, water, and either the rosemary sprig or orange peel in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook down, stirring frequently, until the berries break down and the mixture thickens to resemble jam, about 20 minutes.
  3. Step 2- Cool the Jam
  4. Remove the rosemary or orange peel and let the blackberry jam cool completely. It will thicken further as it cools, so don't worry if it looks a little loose right off the heat.
  5. Step 3- Preheat and Prep
  6. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
  7. Step 4- Roll Out the Pastry
  8. Lay one sheet of thawed puff pastry on a sheet of parchment and roll it out just slightly to smooth out the creases.
  9. Step 5- Spread the Jam
  10. Evenly spread the cooled blackberry jam over the puff pastry, leaving about 1/2 inch bare along one edge for sealing.
  11. Step 6- Add the Brie
  12. Lay thin slices of plant-based brie over the jam. Sprinkle with chopped rosemary or orange zest if using. Brush the bare edge with a little water to help it seal.
  13. Step 7- Roll Into a Log
  14. Starting from the edge opposite the bare strip, roll the pastry into a tight log. Repeat the entire process with the second sheet of puff pastry.
  15. Step 8- Freeze Until Firm
  16. Transfer the logs, seam-side down, to a small baking sheet or cutting board. Freeze for 20 to 30 minutes, until firm enough to slice cleanly.
  17. Step 9- Slice and Bake
  18. Cut each log into 12 even slices with a sharp knife, transferring them to your prepared baking sheets. Bake until the pastry puffs and turns golden brown on the edges, about 23 to 25 minutes.
  19. Step 10- Cool and Serve
  20. Let the pinwheels cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

Nutrition Breakdown (Per Pinwheel)

Here's exactly what you're getting per pinwheel, based on 24 total pinwheels from this recipe:
  • Calories- 183 kcal
  • Carbohydrates- 19g
  • Protein- 4g
  • Fat- 10g
  • Saturated Fat- 4g
  • Sodium- 111mg
  • Potassium- 38mg
  • Fiber- 1g
  • Sugar- 9g
  • Vitamin A- 65 IU
  • Vitamin C- 2mg
  • Calcium- 21mg
  • Iron- 1mg