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Crispy Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Pinwheels

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These crispy spinach and feta puff pastry pinwheels are a quick and easy homemade appetizer featuring a flaky golden crust with a tangy, herby filling. Perfect for entertaining and crowd-pleasing at any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 8 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted and most moisture evaporates, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine sautéed spinach and garlic with crumbled feta, ricotta, nutritional yeast (if using), fresh herbs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir gently until well blended. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, gently unfold one thawed puff pastry sheet. Use a rolling pin to smooth it out to roughly 12×12 inches if needed. Repeat with second sheet if making a double batch.
  5. Spread the spinach and feta filling evenly over the pastry sheet, leaving about 1/2 inch border on one edge.
  6. Roll the pastry tightly from the filling side towards the border, forming a log shape.
  7. Slice the rolled log into 12 equal pieces, about 1 inch thick each. Place each pinwheel cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  8. Brush the tops of each pinwheel with beaten egg to achieve a golden crust.
  9. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake pinwheels for 18-22 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Start checking at 18 minutes to avoid burning.
  10. Let pinwheels cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a serving plate.

Notes

Squeeze out excess moisture from spinach to keep pastry crisp. Use cold puff pastry for easier rolling. Brush with egg wash for golden finish. Slice with a sharp knife or pizza cutter for clean edges. Watch baking time closely to avoid burning. Pinwheels can be frozen unbaked and baked from frozen with extra baking time.

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