Spinach Feta Puff Pastry Pinwheels (Printable)

Golden puff pastry pinwheels filled with spinach, feta, cream cheese, and herbs for a delicious snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 sheet puff pastry (approximately 9 ounces), thawed if frozen

→ Filling

02 - 5 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped (or 3.5 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry)
03 - 4.25 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
04 - 1.75 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
06 - 1 large egg, beaten (divided: half for filling, half for brushing)
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
08 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - ¼ teaspoon salt (optional, adjust based on feta saltiness)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, feta cheese, cream cheese, garlic, half the beaten egg, dill, black pepper, and salt if using. Mix thoroughly until uniformly blended.
03 - Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Spread the spinach and feta filling evenly over the pastry, leaving a ½-inch border along one long edge.
04 - Starting from the opposite long edge, tightly roll the pastry into a log. Seal the edge with a small amount of water.
05 - Using a sharp knife, slice the log into ¾-inch thick pinwheels (approximately 20 pieces). Place them flat, cut side up, on the prepared baking tray.
06 - Brush the tops of the pinwheels with the remaining beaten egg.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
08 - Let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of salty feta and fresh herbs creates layers of flavor that feel sophisticated despite being incredibly simple
  • They bake up golden and flaky in just 20 minutes, making them perfect for last minute guests or sudden cravings
02 -
  • Rolling the pastry too tightly causes it to squeeze out the sides when baking, so aim for firm but gentle pressure
  • Letting the assembled pinwheels chill for 15 minutes before baking helps them hold their shape better
03 -
  • Use your sharpest knife and clean it between slices for the cleanest edges
  • Space pinwheels at least 2 cm apart on the baking sheet so heat can circulate properly

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