Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Twists
Delight in these golden, flaky puff pastry twists filled with a savory blend of spinach and feta cheese, perfect as an elegant appetizer or a tasty snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, combine cooked spinach, feta cheese, cream cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Spread the spinach and cheese mixture evenly over half of the pastry.
- Fold the pastry over the filling and gently press to seal.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the filled pastry into strips about 1-inch wide.
- Twist each strip several times and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the twists with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle some sesame seeds or dried oregano over the twists before baking.