Spinach Feta Puff Pinwheels (Printable)
Golden puff pastry bites filled with spinach, creamy feta, and herbs for tasty party snacks.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
02 - 2 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 Steps:
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 Advice:
01 -
- They disappear faster than you can bake them so make double
- The filling comes together in minutes while your oven preheats
02 -
- Freeze the rolled log for 15 minutes before slicing for cleaner edges
- Space them at least 5cm apart or theyll fuse together in the oven
03 -
- Use dental floss instead of a knife for perfectly clean slices
- Work quickly once the pastry is out to keep it cold