Description
Spinach Feta Puff Pastry Twists bring Mediterranean flavors to your table with flaky, cheesy goodness. Quick and elegant, these twists make your appetizer game shine effortlessly.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 cup spinach
- 4 ounces feta cheese
Filling Ingredients:
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for perfect baking conditions.
- Mix 1 cup chopped spinach, 4 ounces crumbled feta, ¼ cup cream cheese, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the thawed puff pastry, smoothing any visible creases.
- Cut the pastry into strips measuring 1 inch wide and 6 inches long with a sharp knife.
- Spoon a small amount of the spinach-feta mixture onto one end of each pastry strip.
- Carefully fold the pastry over the filling and twist into a spiral shape, ensuring the filling stays secure.
- Arrange the twisted pastries on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Brush the tops of the twists with 1 beaten egg, creating a golden sheen.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if you prefer an extra crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the pastries turn a beautiful golden brown and puff up nicely.
- Remove from the oven and let the twists cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- Drain spinach thoroughly to prevent soggy pastry and ensure crisp, flaky texture.
- Cream cheese helps bind the filling and creates a smooth, creamy consistency inside the twist.
- Keep puff pastry cold until ready to use, as warm pastry won’t rise and puff correctly during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional puff pastry with gluten-free puff pastry available in many grocery stores.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Pastries
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg