Description
Mediterranean pastry pinwheels dance with herbed feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and delicate phyllo layers that whisper Mediterranean charm. Crisp, golden spirals promise a delightful journey you’ll savor with each elegant bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 cup (100 grams / 3.5 ounces) fresh spinach, finely chopped
- ½ cup (75 grams / 2.6 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
Mediterranean Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (40 grams / 1.4 ounces) chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)
- ¼ cup (40 grams / 1.4 ounces) chopped black or Kalamata olives
Seasoning and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired filling by blending chopped spinach, crumbled feta, diced sun-dried tomatoes, sliced kalamata olives, minced garlic, dried oregano, and freshly ground black pepper in a mixing bowl until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Unfold the puff pastry sheet on a lightly dusted work surface, transforming it into a rectangular canvas. Delicately spread the prepared filling across the dough, ensuring a clean one-inch margin along the far longitudinal edge.
- Initiate the rolling process from the nearest long edge, carefully and tightly transforming the pastry into a compact cylindrical log. Secure the exposed edge by gently brushing with beaten egg, creating a delicate seal.
- Chill the pastry log in the freezer for approximately 10-15 minutes to firm up the dough, which will facilitate precise cutting. Slice the log into uniform half-inch medallions, revealing the spiraled interior.
- Position the pinwheel rounds cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each pastry. Delicately paint the exposed surfaces with additional beaten egg for a golden, glossy finish.
- Slide the baking sheet into a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven, allowing the pinwheels to transform into puffy, bronzed delicacies over 18-22 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and permit the Mediterranean pastry pinwheels to cool momentarily, ensuring they reach a comfortable serving temperature that highlights their intricate flavors and delicate texture.
Notes
- Ensure spinach is thoroughly drained to prevent soggy pastry, gently squeezing out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like goat cheese or ricotta for unique flavor profiles while maintaining the Mediterranean essence.
- Use cold puff pastry for easier handling and create crisp, flaky layers during baking by keeping the dough chilled before rolling and slicing.
- Customize the filling by adding pine nuts or chopped artichoke hearts for extra texture and Mediterranean-inspired complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg