This recipe for spanakopita in puff pastry makes this timeless classic a snap to make, even on a busy night. It's a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or main course.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This traditional Greek spinach pie combines fresh spinach, creamy feta cheese, and aromatic herbs all wrapped into light layers of flaky puff pastry.
But besides being delicious to eat, it's also surprisingly easy to make at home.
- Simple to make: This puff pastry version of the traditional Greek spinach pie makes this spanakopita an everyday meal. It's super easy to make!
- Delicious: The combination of spinach, feta cheese, and herbs is a flavor combination that is both savory and refreshing.
- Versatile: Spanakopita can be served as an appetizer, main course, or snack or side dish.
- Beautiful presentation: The flaky puff pastry makes spanakopita pie a stunning presentation.
- Party perfect: Puff pastry spanakopita is a great dish to serve for any occasion, from a casual weeknight dinner to a formal party.
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- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Puff Pastry Spanakopita Ingredients
- How to Make Spanakopita In Puff Pastry
- Serving Suggestions
- Related Recipes
- Substitutions and Variations
- Equipment
- Storage and Reheating
- Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
- 📖 Recipe
- Food Safety
Puff Pastry Spanakopita Ingredients
This traditional Greek pastry combines fresh spinach, creamy feta cheese, and aromatic herbs all wrapped into light layers of flaky puff pastry. But besides being delicious to eat, it's also surprisingly easy to make at home.
- Olive oil - Divided
- Onion - Diced.
- Green onions - Sliced.
- Garlic - Minced.
- Spinach - Fresh. If you use frozen, defrost and squeeze it dry first.
- Eggs
- Ricotta cheese
- Feta cheese - crumbled.
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Dill weed - Dried, or fresh.
- Puff pastry sheets - Frozen, defrosted, and carefully unfolded.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Spanakopita In Puff Pastry
With a couple of helpful ingredients, a few simple steps, and no time at all, you can create an impressive dish that looks like it came right out of the pages of a gourmet cookbook.
This flavorful Greek classic is easy to make but packs big flavor - feta cheese and spinach are encased in layers of crispy puff pastry for an indulgent treat that will delight everyone around your table.
Saute and Wilt The Vegetables
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 x 9 baking pan or casserole dish with parchment paper, or spray the baking pan with non stick cooking spray.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or deep Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, green onions, garlic and cook until soft.
- Add the spinach in batches, cooking until it's wilted, then remove from heat.
Prepare The Cheese Filling
- Stir the ricotta, crumbled feta, eggs, and seasonings in a bowl until mixed well.
Combine Filling Ingredients
- Stir the cheese mixture into the spinach mixture until combined well.
- Place one sheet of puff pastry in the bottom of the baking pan.
- Add the spinach and cheese mixture, spreading out evenly in the baking pan.
Top With Puff Pastry & Bake
- Top the spinach mixture with the second sheet of puff pastry, and brush with some olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and flaky. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes to set up before cutting and serving.
Serving Suggestions
This savory Greek spinach pie, spanakopita, is so versatile that you can serve it as an appetizer, main course, or as a side dish. Here are some ideas for what to serve with spanakopita to create a delicious meal:
- For an appetizer: Serve spanakopita with a side of tzatziki or hummus. These refreshing dips will balance the richness of the spanakopita.
- For a main course: Serve spanakopita with a side of roasted vegetables or our Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes.
- For a side dish: Serve spanakopita with a salad or a soup like our Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup. The salad will add lightness and freshness, while the soup will provide warmth and comfort.
Get ready for rave reviews when you serve up this classic Mediterranean favorite!
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations when making this spanakopita with puff pastry recipe.
- If you don't have puff pastry, you can use ready made pie crust, crescent roll sheets, or the traditional phyllo dough instead. Be sure to brush with melted butter every three or four phyllo sheets.
- You can also substitute other cheeses for the feta cheese, such as ricotta, mozzarella, or goat cheese.
- You can add other herbs and spices to the filling, such as mint, or nutmeg.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this puff pastry spanakopita recipe.
Storage and Reheating
- Puff pastry spanakopita can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
- To reheat, thaw the spanakopita in puff pastry overnight in the refrigerator and then bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
Tips for Success
- To make sure the spanakopita is golden brown and flaky, you can brush the top of the pastry with beaten egg before baking.
- If you substitute frozen spinach for fresh, be sure to squeeze it dry before adding it to the filling. This will help to prevent the pastry from becoming soggy.
- You can customize the filling to your liking by adding different herbs, mushrooms, olives, or sun-dried tomatoes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can make this recipe up to 2 days ahead of time. Simply assemble the spanakopita and refrigerate it until you are ready to bake it.
Spanakopita is often served with a side of tzatziki or yogurt sauce. You can also serve it with a salad, soup, or meat skewers.
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📖 Recipe
Spanakopita In Puff Pastry
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 Onion diced
- 1 bunch Green onions sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 lbs Spinach fresh spinach
- 2 Eggs
- ½ cup Ricotta cheese
- 5 oz Feta cheese crumbled
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Dill weed dried, or 1 tablespoon fresh
- 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets frozen, defrosted, and unfolded
- Olive oil optional - to brush spinach pie top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 x 9 baking pan or casserole dish with parchment paper, or spray the baking pan with non stick cooking spray.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or deep Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, green onions, garlic and cook until soft.3 tablespoon Olive oil, 1 Onion, 1 bunch Green onions, 3 cloves Garlic
- Add the spinach in batches, cooking until it's wilted, then remove from heat.2 lbs Spinach
- Combine the ricotta, crumbled feta, eggs, and seasonings in a bowl until mixed well.2 Eggs, ½ cup Ricotta cheese, 5 oz Feta cheese, 1 teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ½ teaspoon Dill weed
- Stir the cheese mixture into the spinach mixture until combined well.
- Place one sheet of puff pastry in the bottom of the baking pan. Add the spinach and cheese mixture, spreading out evenly in the baking pan.2 sheets Puff pastry sheets
- Top the spinach mixture with the second sheet of puff pastry, and brush with some olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and flaky. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes to set up before cutting and serving.Olive oil
Nutrition
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
- Wash hands after touching raw meat.
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
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