Flaky puff pastry spirals filled with spinach, feta, and herbs, perfect for snacks or appetizers.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 1 sheet (approximately 8.8 oz) puff pastry, thawed if frozen
→ Filling
02 - 5.3 oz fresh spinach, washed and chopped (or 3.5 oz frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained)
03 - 4.2 oz feta cheese, crumbled
04 - 1.8 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
07 - 1 egg, beaten (for binding and brushing)
08 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add spinach and sauté until wilted, approximately 2–3 minutes for fresh or 1 minute for thawed frozen. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed spinach, crumbled feta, softened cream cheese, chopped dill, ground black pepper, nutmeg if using, and half of the beaten egg. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Spread the spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a ⅜ inch border along one long edge.
05 - Roll the pastry tightly from the opposite long edge toward the border, sealing the seam with a small amount of water.
06 - Cut the roll into 16 even slices. Arrange spirals cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Brush the tops of the pinwheels with the remaining beaten egg to promote browning.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
09 - Allow the pinwheels to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
