Description

Delicious and flaky Spinach Feta Pinwheels featuring a savory blend of spinach, feta, and mozzarella cheeses wrapped in golden puff pastry. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these pinwheels offer a delightful combination of creamy, tangy, and cheesy flavors with a crispy, buttery crust.

Ingredients

Puff 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

Additional

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 egg (for egg wash)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the pinwheels perfectly.
Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the frozen puff pastry sheet on a clean surface to smooth out any creases and to make it easier to spread the filling evenly.
Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine the thawed and drained spinach with crumbled feta, grated mozzarella, and chopped green onions. Season the mixture well with salt and pepper to taste.
Apply Egg Wash and Spread Filling: Brush the rolled-out puff pastry evenly with the egg wash to help the filling stick and give a beautiful glaze after baking. Then, spread the spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the entire sheet of pastry.
Roll and Slice: Carefully roll the pastry sheet tightly from one edge to the other to form a log. Slice this log into pinwheels about 1 inch thick to ensure even baking.
Prepare for Baking: Place the pinwheels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced slightly apart. Brush the tops gently with more egg wash to enhance browning and shine.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pinwheels are puffed up and golden brown.
Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the pinwheels cool slightly before serving for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

You can substitute fresh spinach for frozen; just sauté it briefly and drain excess moisture before mixing with cheeses.
Use a sharp knife to slice the rolled pastry to maintain clean edges and prevent squashing the pinwheels.
These pinwheels can be served warm or at room temperature, making them great for parties or snacks.
For a vegetarian option, be sure the cheeses used are free of animal rennet.
Pinwheels can be made ahead and frozen before baking; just increase baking time by a few minutes when baking from frozen.