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Gluten-Free Spinach Pinwheels

These gluten-free spinach pinwheels are a warm, flaky, and vegetarian-friendly appetizer filled with spinach, feta, and herbs. The creamy filling stays tender as the golden gluten-free pastry bakes, making them perfect for gatherings or easy family snacks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 20 pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 cups fresh spinach washed and chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp mixed herbs dried or fresh
Pastry
  • 1 sheet gluten-free puff pastry thawed and ready to roll
  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Thaw the gluten-free puff pastry in the refrigerator until soft enough to unroll.
  2. Rinse and dry the spinach well to remove extra moisture.
  3. Mix the spinach, feta, cream cheese, garlic, and herbs in a bowl until smooth and combined.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Spread the filling evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border on all sides.
  6. Roll the pastry tightly from the long edge to form a log and chill it for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
  7. Slice the chilled log into even rounds and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Brush the tops with egg wash and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, until golden.
  9. Cool slightly before serving. Arrange on a platter and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can prepare the rolled pastry a day in advance or freeze unbaked slices for easy baking later.
  • Variations include adding sun-dried tomatoes, swapping feta for goat cheese, or mixing in chopped artichokes for a softer filling.