Best Spanakopita With Puff Pastry

Are you a fan of Greek Spinach Pie? If so you’re going to love this easy recipe for Spanakopita With Puff Pastry. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and can be made ahead of time.

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Why You’ll Love Spanakopita

Crispy and Flavorful: The puff pastry gives a delightful crunch to the tangy spinach filling.
Easy to Follow: This recipe simplifies the traditional Greek dish without compromising on taste.
Versatile Dish: Perfect as a main course, appetizer, or a fancy snack.

Recipe Ingredients

Olive Oil: Used for sautéing the onions and garlic, it adds a subtle fruity undertone to the dish.
Onion and Green Onions: Provide a savory base, with the green onions adding a fresh, slightly sharp flavor.
Garlic: Enhances the overall flavor of the dish with its aromatic, pungent taste.
Fresh Spinach: The main ingredient in spanakopita puff pastry, spinach provides a slightly bitter, earthy flavor and a soft texture.
Eggs: Bind the filling together, ensuring it holds its shape within the pastry.
Ricotta Cheese: Offers a creamy, mild flavor that balances the saltiness of the feta and the bitterness of the spinach.
Feta Cheese: Adds a tangy, salty element that contrasts beautifully with the other ingredients.
Salt and Black Pepper: Enhance the flavors of all the other ingredients.
Fresh Dill Weed: Adds a fresh, slightly sweet and bitter flavor that complements the spinach and cheese.
Puff Pastry: Encases the filling, providing a flaky, buttery contrast to the soft, creamy filling.

How to Make Spanakopita With Puff Pastry?

Step One: Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a 9 x 9 baking sheet with parchment paper. Spritz with nonstick cooking spray. In an extra-large skillet over medium heat, pour 3 tablespoons of olive oil and heat through.

Step Two: Add the onion, green onions, and garlic, cooking until the onions are soft. Add the spinach in batches, cooking until it wilts. Remove from heat.

Step Three: In a large bowl, stir together the eggs, ricotta cheese, feta cheese, salt, black pepper, and dill weed. Stir the cheese mixture into the spinach mixture until well blended.

Step Four: Place one baking sheet of puff pastry in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step Five: Add the spanakopita filling and top with the remaining sheet of puff pastry.

Step Six: Brush with the remaining olive oil. Bake for 40 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown.

Step Seven: Once The pie is cooked remove from the oven and allow to cool for five minutes.

Step Eight: Slice and serve your pie warm.

Expert Tips For Making Spanakopita

Thoroughly wash fresh spinach or squeeze out excess water from thawed frozen spinach to prevent soggy pastry.
Use block feta cheese for better flavor and texture; crumble it yourself for an authentic touch.

Variations

Cream Cheese: Can be added as an optional ingredient to enhance the creamy texture in Spanakopita made with puff pastry.
Cherry Tomatoes: For added flavor add some chopped cheery tomatoes to the egg mixture. It will contrast well with the feta inside the pie.

Substitutions

Frozen Spinach: You can use chopped frozen spinach as a substitute for fresh spinach in your puff pastry spanakopita. Best way to use frozen chopped spinach is to thaw it overnight first.
Baby Spinach: Feel free to use baby spinach in this recipe.

How To Store Spanakopita

Store: You can store cooked spanakopita in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Freeze: Spanakopita can be frozen. It’s best to freeze it before baking, so that the phyllo dough doesn’t become soggy. Be sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. When you’re ready to enjoy your spanakopita, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and then bake it according to the recipe instructions.
Reheat: If reheating cooked spanakopita, place in the oven for 10-15 minutes until heated through.

What To Serve With Spanakopita

Spanakopita can be enjoyed hot or cold. If you’re serving it as an appetizer, cut it into small pieces so that each person can have a few bites. If you’re serving spanakopita as the main course, you can cut it into larger pieces or serve it whole.

Greek Pasta Salad: Combine pasta, tomatoes, feta, and olives drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with oregano.
Lemon Chicken: Is a juicy and zesty dish that tastes great with the creamy and crispy Spanakopita with puff pastry.
Tzatziki Dip: Creamy yogurt, cucumber, and garlic dip, perfect for a refreshing contrast to the savory Spanakopita.

FAQ’S

Can I Use Egg Wash To Brush Spanakopita Puffs?

Yes, you can use an egg wash to brush Spanakopita puffs for a glossy finish; simply apply the remaining egg wash evenly on top before baking.

Can I Use Homemade Puff Pastry for this Spinach Pie?

Yes, you can use homemade puff pastry for Spanakopita. Roll out the pastry dough on a lightly floured surface to create your pastry sheet.

Spanakopita With Puff Pastry

Spanakopita with puff pastry blends flaky layers with savory spinach and feta filling for a delightful twist on a Greek classic.

Prep Time 27

Cook Time 38

Total Time 1 10

Serving Size Servings

Ingredients

4 Tablespoons Olive Oil Divided
1 Onion Chopped
1 Bunch Green Onions Sliced
2 Cloves Garlic Minced
2 Pounds Spinach
2 Eggs
½ Cup Ricotta Cheese
5 Ounce Feta Cheese Crumbled
1 Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
½ Teaspoon Dill Weed
2 Sheet Puff Pastry

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°.
Line a 9 x 9 baking dish with parchment paper. Spritz with nonstick cooking spray.
In an extra-large skillet over medium heat, pour 3 tablespoons of olive oil and heat through. Add the onion, green onions, and garlic, cooking until the onions are soft. Add the spinach in batches, cooking until it wilts. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the eggs, ricotta cheese, feta cheese, salt, black pepper, and dill weed.
Stir the cheese mixture into the spinach mixture until well blended.
Place one sheet of puffs pastry in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Add the spinach mixture and top with the remaining sheet of puff pastry.
Brush with the remaining olive oil.
Bake for 40 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown.
Garnish and serve warm.

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Notes

Thoroughly wash fresh spinach or squeeze out excess water from thawed frozen spinach to prevent soggy pastry.

Use block feta cheese for better flavor and texture; crumble it yourself for an authentic touch.

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