Quick Spinach and Feta Pinwheel Appetizer Recipe
Flaky puff pastry pinwheels filled with spinach, feta, and herbs, baked until golden and crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 20 pinwheels 1x
Ingredients
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped
1 egg, beaten for egg wash
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix spinach, feta, cream cheese, garlic, herbs, and pepper.
- Roll puff pastry into a rectangle if needed.
- Spread filling evenly over pastry.
- Roll tightly into a log and chill 15–20 minutes.
- Slice into 1/2-inch rounds and place on baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Drain spinach thoroughly to prevent soggy pastry. Chill before slicing for clean edges. Serve warm or at room temperature.