Gluten Free Spinach And Feta Pinwheels (Printable)
Buttery pastry swirled with savory spinach and feta filling, baked until golden and crisp.
# What You Need:
→ Gluten-Free Pastry
01 - 1 sheet gluten-free puff pastry (about 9 oz), thawed
→ Filling
02 - 5 oz fresh spinach, washed and chopped
03 - 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
04 - 2 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 garlic clove, minced
06 - 1 tbsp olive oil
07 - ¼ tsp black pepper
08 - ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
→ Glaze
09 - 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the chopped spinach. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is fully wilted. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled spinach with crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, black pepper, and nutmeg. Stir until all ingredients are evenly blended and the mixture is uniform.
04 - Roll out the gluten-free puff pastry on a lightly floured surface using gluten-free flour. Spread the spinach and feta filling evenly across the pastry, leaving about a ½-inch border along one long edge to help seal the roll.
05 - Starting from the long side covered with filling, gently but firmly roll the pastry into a tight log. Brush the bare edge with a small amount of beaten egg and press gently to seal the seam.
06 - Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 16 even pieces, each about ¾ inch thick. Arrange the pinwheels cut side up on the prepared baking tray, leaving a little space between each for expansion.
07 - Brush the tops of each pinwheel generously with the remaining beaten egg to ensure a deep golden finish during baking.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pinwheels are puffed and golden brown. Allow them to cool for a few minutes on the tray before serving warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The swirl pattern looks impressive on any table but takes almost no real skill to pull off.
- Frozen gluten free puff pastry does the heavy lifting so you can focus on the filling.
- They taste just as good at room temperature which makes them perfect for parties and potlucks.
02 -
- Gluten free puff pastry is more fragile than traditional dough so handle it gently and work quickly once it is thawed to prevent cracking.
- Squeeze excess moisture from the cooked spinach before mixing it with the cheeses or your filling will be soggy and the pastry bottom will not crisp.
03 -
- Use dental floss or unflavored thread to slice the log instead of a knife and your spirals will stay perfectly round every time.
- Brush the very edges of each pinwheel with extra egg wash for a deeper golden ring that makes them look professionally made.