🥧 Spinach & Cheese Puff Pastry Pie
🌿 Description
This savory pie is inspired by Mediterranean classics like Greek spanakopita, but made easier with buttery puff pastry. It’s filled with sautéed spinach, creamy cheeses, and aromatic herbs—perfect for brunch, dinner, or even a snack.
🛒 Ingredients
For the filling:
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2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion (finely chopped)
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2 cloves garlic (minced)
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½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
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½ cup ricotta or cream cheese
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¼ cup shredded mozzarella
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1 egg
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt (adjust—feta is salty)
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½ tsp dried oregano or dill
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Pinch of nutmeg (optional, but authentic!)
For the pastry:
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1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
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1 egg (for egg wash)
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Sesame seeds or black seeds (optional topping)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the filling
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Heat olive oil in a pan.
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Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
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Add spinach and cook until wilted.
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Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
2. Mix the cheese filling
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In a bowl, combine spinach mixture with feta, ricotta, mozzarella, egg, and spices.
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Mix until creamy and well combined.
3. Assemble the pie
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Roll out puff pastry and place in a baking dish or tray.
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Add filling evenly in the center.
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Fold edges over (or cover with another pastry sheet and seal edges).
4. Finish
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Brush top with egg wash.
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Sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
5. Bake
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Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Serve warm with yogurt garlic sauce or tzatziki
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Pair with fresh salad or soup
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Great for tea-time or lunchboxes
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use frozen spinach?
Yes—just thaw and squeeze out all excess water.
Q: What cheese can I substitute for feta?
Try cottage cheese (drained) or a mix of cream cheese + a little salt.
Q: How do I keep the pastry from getting soggy?
Make sure the spinach mixture is dry and cooled before assembling.
Q: Can I make it ahead?
Yes! Assemble and refrigerate, then bake fresh when needed.
Q: Can I make it vegan?
Use plant-based cheese and skip the egg (or use a flax egg).
