Buttery puff pastry is a tasty shortcut ingredient that can be used in many delicious ways.

Even novice bakers will impress party-goers with thisFig & Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Roll.

Tangy goat cheese teams up with sweet fig jam rolled up inside layers of light and crispy puff pastry.

a photo of the ingredients to make the Fig & Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Roll

Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali

Keep reading for our expert tips, including how to ensure the puff pastry is easy to work with.

Lay 1 frozen puff pastry on another sheet of parchment and roll it out to about 12 inches.

Evenly spread 6 tablespoons jam over the pastry, leaving 1/2 inch of 1 edge bare for sealing.

an image of the puff pastry being rolled

Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali

Crumble 4 ounces of goat cheese on top of the jam.

Brush the bare edge with water to help it stick.

Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 10 pieces.

an image of the Fig & Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Roll served on a cutting board

Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali

Transfer the slices to the prepared baking sheet.

Bake until golden brown on the edges, 23 to 25 minutes.

Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

It’s thicker, easier and more forgiving than phyllo dough sheets and doesn’t dry out as easily.

If you have leftovers, store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Refrain from using the microwavethe pastry will get soggy.

After baking and cooling, they can be stored in a freezer-safe container or bag for about 3 months.

This appetizer is perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you’ll be entertaining.

Pomegranate drinks also complement it nicely.

Avoid pairing it with overly sweet beverages.

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