Description
These Spanakopita Puff Pastry Swirls are a delightful twist on the classic Greek spinach pie. Flaky puff pastry is filled with a savory mixture of spinach, cheeses, and herbs, then baked to golden perfection. Perfect for entertaining or as a tasty snack!
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry Swirls:
- 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sauté onion and garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Prepare filling: In a large bowl, combine the spinach, feta, ricotta, Parmesan, sautéed onion mixture, egg, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble swirls: Unroll one puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Spread half of the spinach mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border along one edge. Roll the pastry up tightly into a log and pinch the seam to seal. Slice into 1-inch pieces and place swirl-side up on the baking sheet. Repeat with the second pastry sheet.
- Bake: Brush the tops with egg wash. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake on the lower rack of the oven for the first 10 minutes.
- These swirls can be assembled ahead and frozen unbaked; bake straight from frozen, adding 5 minutes to the baking time.
- Perfect as an appetizer or party snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 swirl
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
