Spinach and Cheese Puff Pastry Pie – The Golden Crispy Delight

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🥧 Spinach and Cheese Puff Pastry Pie – The Golden Crispy Delight

Introduction

Spinach and Cheese Puff Pastry Pie is a beloved savory dish that combines the flaky, buttery goodness of puff pastry with a creamy, cheesy spinach filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a party snack, it’s easy to prepare yet impressive to serve. Its origins are inspired by Mediterranean and Middle Eastern pastries like börek and spanakopita, but with a modern puff pastry twist.

Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

For the Filling:

400g (14 oz) fresh spinach (or frozen, thawed, and drained)

250g (9 oz) ricotta cheese

150g (5 oz) feta cheese, crumbled

100g (3.5 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese

1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp nutmeg (optional)

1 egg (for binding)

For the Pastry:

2 sheets of puff pastry (about 25×25 cm each)

1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)

1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional for topping)

Instructions & Methods

  1. Prepare the Filling
    • Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onion until soft.
    • Add garlic, then spinach, and cook until wilted. If using frozen spinach, just heat through and evaporate excess water.
    • Remove from heat, let cool, then mix with ricotta, feta, mozzarella, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and one egg.
  2. Assemble the Pie
    • Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
    • Place one puff pastry sheet on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
    • Spread the spinach-cheese mixture evenly, leaving a 1–2 cm border.
    • Place the second puff pastry sheet on top and press edges with a fork to seal.
  3. Shape & Cut
    • Gently score the pastry into squares (do not cut fully through).
    • Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds.
  4. Bake
    • Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
    • Let cool slightly, then cut along the scored lines and serve warm.

History

This dish is a modern evolution of Greek Spanakopita and Turkish Börek, which have been enjoyed for centuries. Traditionally, phyllo dough was used, but puff pastry became a popular substitute in Western kitchens because of its rich, buttery layers and ease of handling.

Benefits

Nutrient-rich from spinach (iron, vitamin K, folate).

Protein boost from cheese.

Convenient – uses store-bought puff pastry.

Versatile – works as breakfast, lunch, snack, or appetizer.

Formation

  1. Base puff pastry sheet
  2. Spinach-cheese filling layer
  3. Top puff pastry sheet
  4. Edges sealed with fork
  5. Egg wash & sesame seeds for golden crust

Nutrition (Per Serving, approx.)

Calories: 320 kcal

Protein: 10 g

Fat: 20 g

Carbohydrates: 25 g

Fiber: 2 g

Calcium: 180 mg
(Values vary depending on cheese and pastry brand)

Conclusion

This Spinach and Cheese Puff Pastry Pie is the perfect union of flaky crust and creamy filling. It’s simple enough for weekday dinners but elegant enough for parties. Serve it with a fresh salad or soup for a balanced meal.

Lovers

This dish is adored by:

Cheese lovers 🧀

Pastry lovers 🥐

Vegetarians 🌿

Busy cooks looking for quick gourmet dishes

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