Save Flaky puff pastry spirals filled with creamy spinach and tangy feta cheese, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- Dough: 1 sheet (about 250 g) puff pastry, thawed if frozen
- Filling: 150 g fresh spinach, washed and chopped (or 100 g frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained)
- Filling: 120 g feta cheese, crumbled
- Filling: 50 g cream cheese, softened
- Filling: 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Filling: 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- Filling: 1 egg, beaten (for binding and brushing)
- Filling: ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Filling: ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- Filling: 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add spinach and sauté until wilted (2–3 minutes for fresh, 1 minute for thawed frozen). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Step 3:
- In a bowl, mix sautéed spinach, feta cheese, cream cheese, dill, black pepper, nutmeg (if using), and half of the beaten egg.
- Step 4:
- Unroll the puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Spread the spinach-feta mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1 cm border along one long edge.
- Step 5:
- Roll up the pastry tightly from the opposite long edge, sealing the seam with a little water.
- Step 6:
- Slice the roll into 16 even pieces. Place spirals, cut side up, onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Step 7:
- Brush the tops with the remaining beaten egg.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
- Step 9:
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Save Required Tools
Skillet Mixing bowl Baking sheet Parchment paper Knife Pastry brush
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, and milk (dairy/feta/cream cheese). Double-check pastry ingredients if concerned about allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 90 Total Fat: 6 g Carbohydrates: 7 g Protein: 2 g
Save These savory spirals are perfect for any occasion and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Recipe Help
- → Can I use frozen spinach instead of fresh?
Yes, thaw and thoroughly drain frozen spinach before using to avoid excess moisture in the filling.
- → What can I substitute for dill?
Fresh parsley or thyme can be used as alternatives, providing complementary herbal notes.
- → How do I ensure the pastry remains flaky?
Keep the dough cold before baking and handle it gently to maintain its flaky texture.
- → Can I prepare pinwheels ahead of time?
Yes, assemble and freeze unbaked pinwheels; add 5 minutes to the baking time when cooking from frozen.
- → What dips pair well with these spirals?
A yogurt-herb dip or tzatziki complements the flavors and adds refreshing creaminess.