Prep time: 30 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Total time: 45 mins | Yield: 16 PINWHEELS
These delicious pinwheels are the most beautiful things I’ve seen! Flaky, buttery puff pastry filled with spinach, feta, and mozzarella. If you love the traditional spanakopita, I am very sure that you’ll also enjoy these Spinach Feta Pinwheels. This recipe puts a fun and exciting twist to the classic spanakopita and transformed it into a modern classic! To make these pinwheels, you only need a couple of ingredients. Do not be intimidated because they are super easy and a snap to whip up!
Ingredients
1/2 c. crumbled feta (buy a block and crumble it yourself
1 green onion, chopped
1/4 c. grated mozzarella
1/2 tsp garlic salt
A few grates of fresh nutmeg
1 egg whisked with 1 tbsp of water
1 puff pastry sheet, defrosted
1 10-oz. package of frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
How to make Spinach Feta Pinwheels
Step 1: Combine the egg and water until well mixed. Set aside.
Step 2: Whisk the cheeses, onion, and seasonings. Set aside.
Step 3: On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry out and flatten the seams. With the egg wash, brush the surface of the pastry.
Step 4: With the cheese mixture, top the surface of the pastry. Break the spinach apart and evenly spread it on the surface. Make sure to leave about 1-inch free of toppings on one short side.
Step 5: Roll the pastry up beginning on the short side that is covered with filling. Roll it like you are rolling a jellyroll.
Step 6: Using parchment, line two baking sheets. Into 1/2 to 3/4 slices, cut the roll and transfer on the prepared sheets.
Step 7: Place in the fridge or freezer to cool the pinwheels while preheating the oven to 400 degrees.
Step 8: When ready to bake, place the pinwheels in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden.
Nutrition Facts:
Yield: 16, Serving size: 1 pinwheel
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 143 Total fat: 10g Saturated fat: 3g trans fat: 0g Cholesterol: 7mg Sodium: 142mg Carbohydrates: 11g fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g Protein: 4g
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. crumbled feta (buy a block and crumble it yourself
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1/4 c. grated mozzarella
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- A few grates of fresh nutmeg
- 1 egg whisked with 1 tbsp of water
- 1 puff pastry sheet, defrosted
- 1 10-oz. package of frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
Instructions
Step 1: Combine the egg and water until well mixed. Set aside.
Step 2: Whisk the cheeses, onion, and seasonings. Set aside.
Step 3: On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry out and flatten the seams. With the egg wash, brush the surface of the pastry.
Step 4: With the cheese mixture, top the surface of the pastry. Break the spinach apart and evenly spread it on the surface. Make sure to leave about 1-inch free of toppings on one short side.
Step 5: Roll the pastry up beginning on the short side that is covered with filling. Roll it like you are rolling a jellyroll.
Step 6: Using parchment, line two baking sheets. Into 1/2 to 3/4 slices, cut the roll and transfer on the prepared sheets.
Step 7: Place in the fridge or freezer to cool the pinwheels while preheating the oven to 400 degrees.
Step 8: When ready to bake, place the pinwheels in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden.
