Spinach Puff Pastries

Golden, flaky spinach puff pastries filled with creamy spinach, feta, and ricotta cheese — the perfect savory appetizer for parties or snacks.

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Course: Appetizer, Party Food, Snack

Cuisine: European, Mediterranean

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 1 5

Servings: pastries

Calories: 180kcal

Author: Megan Riley

Cost: $10

Equipment

1 Large skillet For sautéing spinach and onions
1 Mixing bowl Combine spinach filling
1 Cutting board For chopping onion and spinach
1 Sharp knife Finely chop ingredients
1 Baking sheet Line with parchment paper
1 Pastry brush For egg wash
1 Fork Seal pastry edges
1 Oven Preheat to 400°F (200°C)

Ingredients

2 cups Fresh spinach Washed and dried
½ cup Feta cheese Crumbled
½ cup Ricotta cheese Soft and creamy
1 small Onion Finely chopped
2 cloves Garlic Minced
2 sheets Puff pastry Thawed
1 large Egg Beaten, for egg wash
1 tablespoon Olive oil For sautéing
¼ teaspoon Nutmeg Optional
½ teaspoon Salt To taste
¼ teaspoon Black pepper To taste
1 tablespoon Fresh dill or parsley Chopped
2 tablespoon Pine nuts Optional, toasted

Instructions

Heat olive oil; sauté onion until translucent.
Add garlic and cook 1 min; stir in spinach to wilt.
Mix cooled spinach with cheeses, nutmeg, herbs, salt, and pepper.
Cut puff pastry into squares or triangles.
Add a spoon of filling; fold and seal edges with a fork.
Brush tops with egg wash.
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 min until golden.
Cool slightly and serve warm.

Notes

You can customize the herbs, cheese, or even the filling (like adding mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes). Chill time helps achieve a better puff, but it's optional.

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