Spinach & Feta Galette: Spanakopita in Puff Pastry
Join Dimitri's Dishes and fall in love with this Spinach & Feta Galette. Made with a flaky and buttery puff pastry, this appetizer is sure to impress your guests. The creamy spinach and cheese filling is packed with flavor and texture. Scallions and garlic add a savory kick, while cream cheese and feta cheese bring richness and creaminess to the dish. You can even customize the filling by adding dried or fresh dill for an extra burst of herbaceousness. This galette is easy to make and will be ready to serve in just one hour. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply craving a delightful appetizer, this Spinach & Feta Galette is your perfect choice. Get ready to indulge in a truly delicious dish!
Ingredients:
- Few tablespoons of olive oil
- Scallions
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 pound baby spinach leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese (or full-fat ricotta cheese)
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- Optional: 1 teaspoon dried dill or fresh dill
- 500 grams (about 1 pound) puff pastry
- 2-3 ounces gouda cheese
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
Cooking steps:
- Heat olive oil in a pan and add scallions. Cook until soft.
- Add grated garlic and warm through until fragrant.
- Add baby spinach leaves in batches, increasing the heat. Season each batch with salt and pepper.
- Remove the pan from heat and add cream cheese. Mix until melted and fully incorporated.
- Crumble feta cheese into the mixture. Optional: Add dried or fresh dill.
- Let the filling cool completely.
- Roll out the puff pastry into a 14-inch circle. Transfer it onto a parchment-lined pizza pan.
- Pierce the puff pastry with a fork.
- Spread the creamy spinach and cheese filling onto the puff pastry, leaving room for the border.
- Optional: Sprinkle grated gouda cheese on top of the filling.
- Fold the edges of the puff pastry over the filling to create a rustic crust.
- Brush the edges with egg wash (combined egg yolk and whole milk).
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the galette on the center rack for 25 minutes.
- Transfer the galette to the top rack and bake for an additional 5 minutes for more color.
- Allow the galette to settle for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy the delicious smell and taste of the creamy spinach and cheese filling combined with the buttery and flaky puff pastry crust. Perfect for hosting or enjoying as a delightful appetizer. Find the exact measurements and step-by-step instructions on Dimitri's Dishes website. Try this recipe today and experience a truly divine dish!
