Savory Spinach Feta Pinwheels (Printer View)

Flaky puff pastry spirals with a creamy spinach and feta filling, ideal for Mediterranean-style snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (approx. 8.8 oz), thawed

→ Filling

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

# Method Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add spinach and sauté until wilted, about 2–3 minutes for fresh or 1 minute for thawed frozen spinach. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine sautéed spinach, feta, cream cheese, dill, black pepper, nutmeg if using, and half of the beaten egg; mix thoroughly.
04 - On a lightly floured surface, unroll puff pastry sheet. Spread spinach-feta mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a 0.4 inch border along one long side.
05 - Roll pastry tightly from the opposite long edge, sealing seam with a little water.
06 - Cut roll into 16 equal pieces and place cut side up on prepared baking sheet.
07 - Brush tops with remaining beaten egg to achieve golden browning.
08 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until pinwheels are puffed and golden brown.
09 - Allow pinwheels to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients
  • Perfect vegetarian appetizer or snack
02 -
  • Substitute baby kale or Swiss chard for spinach if desired
  • Can be assembled ahead and frozen unbaked; bake straight from frozen adding 5 minutes
03 -
  • Use fresh spinach for best flavor but frozen works well too
  • Seal the pastry edges properly to avoid filling leakage during baking
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