Mediterranean Pastry Pinwheels
These flaky Mediterranean Pastry Pinwheels are filled with creamy feta, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they’re the perfect appetizer for parties or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 18-20 pinwheels 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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For the pinwheels:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup (100g) fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (75g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup (40g) chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)
- 1/4 cup (40g) chopped black or Kalamata olives
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling:
- In a medium bowl, mix the chopped spinach, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, garlic, oregano, and black pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the pinwheels:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a 10×12-inch rectangle.
- Spread the filling evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a 1-inch border on one long edge.
- Roll and slice:
- Starting with the long edge without the border, roll the pastry tightly into a log. Seal the edge by brushing it with a little beaten egg and pressing gently.
- Chill the log in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to make slicing easier.
- Slice the log into 1/2-inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet, cut-side up.
- Bake:
- Brush the tops of the pinwheels with the remaining beaten egg.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Serve:
- Allow the pinwheels to cool slightly before serving. They can be served warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan to the filling.
- These pinwheels can be made ahead of time: assemble and freeze the uncooked log, then slice and bake straight from the freezer, adding 2-3 minutes to the baking time.
- Substitute spinach with arugula or kale if preferred.
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