Description
Delightful Mediterranean Pastry Pinwheels bring Mediterranean charm to your appetizer table, offering a delectable blend of rich flavors and elegant presentation. Crisp, flaky layers combined with savory herb-infused filling promise a delicious journey through Mediterranean culinary traditions you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup (100 grams) fresh spinach, finely chopped
- ½ cup (75 grams) crumbled feta cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup (40 grams) chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)
- ¼ cup (40 grams) chopped black or Kalamata olives
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Binding Ingredient:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired mixture by blending spinach, crumbled feta, diced sun-dried tomatoes, chopped olives, minced garlic, aromatic oregano, and a sprinkle of black pepper in a mixing bowl until ingredients harmonize seamlessly.
- Transform your workspace into a culinary canvas by lightly dusting a clean surface with flour, then gently unfurl the delicate puff pastry into a rectangular shape approximately 10-12 inches wide.
- Artfully distribute the prepared filling across the pastry’s surface, carefully preserving a pristine 1-inch border along one elongated edge to ensure clean rolling.
- Embark on the rolling technique by initiating from the uncovered long edge, meticulously coiling the pastry into a tight cylindrical form, creating a elegant pinwheel log.
- Secure the pastry’s seam using a delicate egg wash, pressing gently to create a perfect seal that will hold the intricate layers together.
- Expedite the slicing process by briefly chilling the pastry log in the freezer for 10-15 minutes, which will enhance precision and structural integrity.
- Slice the chilled log into elegant 1/2-inch rounds, positioning them cut-side upward on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Enhance the pastry’s golden potential by tenderly brushing the pinwheel tops with remaining beaten egg, creating a lustrous finish.
- Nestle the pinwheels into a preheated 375F (190C) oven, allowing them to transform into golden, puffy delicacies over 18-22 minutes.
- Permit the pinwheels a brief moment to cool, then serve either warmly or at ambient temperature, celebrating their Mediterranean-inspired essence.
Notes
- Customize the filling by swapping spinach with kale or arugula for a different flavor profile and added nutrients.
- Reduce the sodium content by using low-sodium feta cheese and rinsing the olives before chopping to cut down on salt.
- Make the recipe gluten-free by substituting puff pastry with a gluten-free alternative or using phyllo dough for a lighter texture.
- Prep the pinwheels ahead of time by assembling and freezing the log, then slicing and baking directly from frozen, adding 2-3 extra minutes to the baking time for perfectly crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg