Spinach Feta Puff Pinwheels (Printable View)

Flaky puff pastry spirals with spinach, feta, and herbs for savory bites full of flavor.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

01 - 5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
02 - 1.75 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)

→ Vegetables

04 - 4 oz fresh spinach, washed and chopped (or 3.5 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry)
05 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced

→ Pantry

07 - 1 sheet (approx. 9 oz) ready-rolled puff pastry, thawed if frozen
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil
09 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
11 - 1 tsp sesame seeds or nigella seeds (optional, for garnish)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the spring onions and garlic; sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add spinach and cook until wilted (if using fresh) or heated through (if using frozen). Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
04 - In a bowl, combine crumbled feta, cream cheese, cooked spinach mixture, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
05 - Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Spread the spinach and feta mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1/2 inch border along one long edge.
06 - Starting from the opposite long edge, tightly roll up the pastry like a jelly roll. Brush the border with a little beaten egg to seal.
07 - Slice the roll into 16 equal pieces. Arrange pinwheels cut-side up on the prepared tray, spacing them slightly apart.
08 - Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame or nigella seeds, if desired.
09 - Bake for 18–20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
10 - Let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of salty feta and earthy spinach creates that perfect Mediterranean balance everyone reaches for first
  • They emerge from the oven looking like you spent hours on them, but the active time is surprisingly minimal
  • You can prepare everything ahead and bake them right before guests arrive, which feels like having a superpower
02 -
  • Hot filling melts the pastry instantly, so let that spinach mixture cool before spreading it on the dough
  • Use your sharpest knife and saw gently through the roll rather than pressing down, which squishes the spiral shape
  • If the pastry gets too soft while you're working, pop the whole thing in the fridge for 10 minutes before slicing
03 -
  • Freeze uncooked sliced pinwheels on the tray, then transfer to a bag and bake from frozen for impromptu gatherings
  • Brush the pastry border twice with egg wash for the most secure seal that wont pop open during baking

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