on Nov 10, 2022, Updated Apr 29, 2024
Why You’ll Love Puff Pastry Spanakopita
My five-ingredient Puff Pastry Spanakopita is a modern take on the classic 🇬🇷 Greek phyllo pie. It tastes just like it but waaaaay easier to make using store-bought puff pastry! This recipe is totally streamlined for a weeknight meal but it’s still flavor-packed. It’s full of cheesy creaminess from the tangy feta and mozzarella mix and the edges are irresistibly flaky and crisp. This is the perfect side dish to chicken souvlaki and a fresh tomato 🍅 Greek Salad.
How to Prepare Puff Pastry Spanakopita
🔥 Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
🌡️ Thaw your puff pastry as per the package instructions and dust your board or counter with flour. To save time you can do this straight onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper too.
〰️ Place the puff pastry on top of the parchment paper and then fold all the edges about a quarter inch towards the middle. Then take a fork, dip it in flour and crimp the edges.
🥚 Now, in a separate bowl, whisk one egg with a little bit of water. Using a pastry brush, brush it all around the border.
🥣 Next, make your filling by combining the mozzarella, egg, feta, and spinach in a separate bowl.
🥄 Now, add the filling to the middle of the pastry and use a spoon to spread it within the square.
⏲️ Bake it at 400F (200C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.
🔪 For more color, broil the top for the last minute, but watch it carefully so it doesn’t burn. Then slice and enjoy!
Variations and Substitutions for Puff Pastry Spanakopita
Best Served With
These Puff Pastry Spanakopita are delicious as a side dish to any Greek-inspired protein, such as my Greek Chicken Gyros, Spatchcock Greek Lemon Chicken or Chicken Souvlaki Skewers. Serve a nice wedge of Spanakopita with a fresh Greek salad, like my Greek Feta Salad. Alongside by beautiful Greek Salad Feta Board for a party.
