Savory Spinach Feta Pinwheels (Printable Version)

Flaky pastry spirals with creamy spinach and tangy feta, ideal for starters or snacks.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 sheet puff pastry (approximately 8.8 oz), thawed if frozen

→ Filling

02 - 5.3 oz fresh spinach, washed and chopped (or 3.5 oz frozen spinach, thawed and 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 (divided for binding and brushing)
08 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 spinach. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed spinach, crumbled feta, softened cream cheese, chopped dill, ground black pepper, optional nutmeg, and half of the beaten egg.
04 - Unroll puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Spread the spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a 0.4-inch border along one long edge.
05 - Roll the pastry tightly from the opposite long edge, sealing the seam with a small amount of water. Slice the roll into 16 even pieces and arrange spirals cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Brush the tops of the pinwheels with the remaining beaten egg.
07 - Bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden and puffed. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare
  • Vegetarian and flavorful
02 -
  • These pinwheels can be assembled ahead and frozen unbaked; bake straight from frozen adding 5 minutes to the baking time.
  • Substitute baby kale or Swiss chard for spinach if desired.
03 -
  • Use half of the beaten egg in the filling and the other half for brushing to ensure perfect binding and a golden crust.
  • Let the cooled filling rest to prevent soggy pastry.
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