Savory Spinach Feta Pinwheels (Printable Version)

Flaky puff pastry spirals filled with creamy spinach and tangy feta, perfect for quick savory bites.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 sheet puff pastry (approximately 9 oz), thawed

→ 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 filling and brushing)
08 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add spinach and sauté until wilted—2 to 3 minutes for fresh spinach or about 1 minute for thawed frozen spinach. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, stir together the sautéed spinach, crumbled feta, softened cream cheese, chopped dill, ground black pepper, nutmeg if using, and half of the beaten egg.
04 - Unroll the puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Spread the filling evenly over the pastry, leaving a 0.4-inch border along one long edge.
05 - Roll the pastry tightly from the opposite long edge toward the border, sealing the seam with a small amount of water.
06 - Cut the rolled pastry into 16 even slices. Arrange the spirals cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Brush the tops with the remaining beaten egg to promote browning during baking.
08 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare
  • Delicious vegetarian snack
02 -
  • Pinwheels can be frozen unbaked and cooked straight from frozen adding 5 minutes to baking time
  • Substitute baby kale or Swiss chard for spinach if desired
03 -
  • Make sure the spinach mixture is not too watery to avoid soggy pastries
  • Chill the rolled pastry before slicing to maintain shape
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