Description
These Spanakopita Puff Pastry Swirls are a delightful twist on the classic Greek dish. Crispy puff pastry surrounds a flavorful filling of spinach, feta cheese, and herbs, creating a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Spinach Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 5 oz frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup ricotta or cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 egg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Others:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté onion and garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Prepare spinach mixture: Stir in spinach and cook for 1 minute to remove any remaining moisture. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. In a bowl, mix spinach mixture with feta, ricotta, dill, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the pastries: Unroll puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Spread the spinach filling evenly over the entire sheet. Roll up the pastry tightly from one edge to the other, like a jelly roll. Slice into 1-inch swirls and place flat on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can prepare the filling a day ahead and refrigerate.
- These freeze well—just reheat in a 350°F oven until crisp.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or lemon zest for extra flavor depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 swirl
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
