Description
Delightful and flaky spinach feta pinwheels featuring a crispy puff pastry filled with a savory blend of spinach, feta, mozzarella, and green onions. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these golden pinwheels are easy to prepare and bake to perfection in under 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
Filling
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the pinwheels.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the thawed and well-drained spinach with crumbled feta cheese, grated mozzarella, and chopped green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir well to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the frozen puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to smooth it. Then, use a pastry brush to evenly coat the surface with the egg wash made from beaten egg, which will help give the pastry a golden shine.
- Assemble Pinwheels: Spread the spinach and cheese filling evenly over the egg-washed pastry sheet. Starting from one edge, roll the pastry tightly into a log shape to encase the filling evenly.
- Slice Pinwheels: Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled pastry log into approximately 1-inch thick pinwheel pieces. Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart.
- Final Egg Wash: Brush the tops of the pinwheels with the remaining egg wash to promote browning and a glossy finish during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pinwheels are puffed up and golden brown.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture from the thawed spinach as possible to prevent soggy pastry.
- For a vegetarian option, ensure that the cheeses used do not contain animal-based rennet.
- Egg wash can be substituted with milk or cream for a less shiny finish if preferred.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or snack alongside a fresh salad.
- These pinwheels can be made ahead and frozen; bake them directly from frozen adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
