Savory Spinach Feta Spirals (Print Version)

Flaky puff pastry spirals stuffed with creamy spinach, tangy feta, and fresh herbs, an ideal savory snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (approximately 8.8 oz)

→ Filling

02 - 5.3 oz fresh spinach, washed and chopped (or 3.5 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
03 - 4.2 oz feta cheese, crumbled
04 - 1.8 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
07 - 1 egg, beaten (for binding and brushing)
08 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add spinach and sauté until wilted—about 2 to 3 minutes for fresh, or 1 minute for thawed frozen spinach. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed spinach mixture, crumbled feta, softened cream cheese, chopped dill, black pepper, nutmeg if using, and half of the beaten egg. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Unroll the puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Evenly spread the spinach and cheese filling over the pastry, leaving a ⅜-inch border along one long edge.
05 - Roll the pastry tightly from the opposite long edge, sealing the seam with a little water.
06 - Cut the roll into 16 equal pieces. Arrange the spirals cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Brush the tops of the pinwheels with the remaining beaten egg to promote browning.
08 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the pinwheels are golden and puffed.
09 - Allow pinwheels to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy Mediterranean vegetarian appetizer
  • Perfectly flaky and creamy with a tangy feta twist
02 -
  • Pinwheels can be assembled ahead and frozen unbaked
  • Bake straight from frozen, adding 5 minutes to the baking time
03 -
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds or nigella seeds on top before baking for extra crunch
  • Substitute baby kale or Swiss chard for spinach if desired
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