Description
Spinach feta pinwheels offer Mediterranean charm with delicate layers of herbed spinach and creamy feta wrapped in golden pastry. Crisp edges and rich filling make these appetizers perfect for gatherings, inviting friends to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 10-ounce (280 grams) package of frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) grated mozzarella
- 1 puff pastry sheet, defrosted
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 green onion, chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- A few grates of fresh nutmeg
Binding Ingredient:
- 1 egg, whisked with 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of water
Instructions
- Create an egg wash by whisking egg with water, then set this mixture aside for later use.
- Combine crumbled feta, grated mozzarella, finely chopped green onions, garlic salt, and freshly grated nutmeg in a mixing bowl, ensuring ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Gently unfold puff pastry onto a lightly dusted work surface, smoothing out any visible seams to create a uniform sheet.
- Delicately brush the entire pastry surface with prepared egg wash, creating a glossy sheen.
- Spread the cheese mixture uniformly across the pastry, leaving a small border along one short edge.
- Distribute fresh spinach leaves carefully over the cheese mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Tightly roll the pastry from the filled short edge towards the bare edge, creating a compact cylindrical shape.
- Slice the rolled pastry into uniform medallions approximately half an inch thick.
- Arrange pinwheel slices on parchment-lined baking sheets, maintaining slight separation between each piece.
- Refrigerate the pinwheels for 10-15 minutes while preheating the oven to 400°F.
- Bake the pinwheels until they transform into golden, puffy appetizers with crisp edges, approximately 15-18 minutes.
Notes
- Prep ahead by chilling the rolled pastry to ensure crispier, more defined pinwheel shapes.
- Use freshly grated cheeses for maximum melting and flavor intensity.
- Keep the pastry cold and handle minimally to maintain its delicate, flaky texture.
- Create uniform slices by using a sharp serrated knife for clean cuts through the delicate pastry.
- Opt for fresh spinach leaves when possible for brighter color and more vibrant taste.
- Experiment with additional herbs like dill or basil to personalize the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg