Spinach Feta Puff Pinwheels (Printable)

Golden puff pastry rolled with spinach, feta, cream cheese, garlic, and dill for flavorful bites.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry (about 8.8 oz), thawed if frozen

→ Filling

02 - 5 oz fresh spinach, washed and chopped (or 3.5 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry)
03 - 4.2 oz feta cheese, crumbled
04 - 1.8 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
06 - 1 egg, beaten (divided: ½ for the filling, ½ for brushing)
07 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
08 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
09 - ¼ tsp salt (optional, depending on feta saltiness)

# Step-by-step:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, cream cheese, garlic, half the beaten egg, dill, black pepper, and salt (if using). Mix well until evenly 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 up the pastry into a log, sealing the edge with a little water.
05 - Using a sharp knife, slice the log into ¾ inch thick pinwheels (about 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 18–20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
08 - Let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look impressive but take maybe fifteen minutes of actual work
  • The combination of salty feta and fresh herbs makes everyone ask what's in them
  • You can prep them ahead and bake when guests arrive
02 -
  • The first time I made these I forgot to squeeze the spinach dry and the filling turned into a watery mess
  • Letting the log chill for ten minutes before slicing makes cleaner cuts
03 -
  • A serrated knife cuts through the pastry cleanly without squishing the log
  • Space the pinwheels at least 2 cm apart so they puff properly

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