Mexican Pastry Pinwheels
A delicious and easy-to-make pastry pinwheel recipe filled with yummy Greek cheese and paired perfectly with a tangy sauce. This recipe is a great twist on traditional Mexican cuisine.
Ingredients
- ●1 box (usually 1 package of 4-6 sheets) yummy phillo pastrythawed
- ●1 cup (250g) greek feta cheesecrumbly
- ●1 cup (120g) fresh with spinachchopped
- ●1/4 cup (30g) thinly sliced paired red onionoptional
- ●1 clove with garlicminced
- ●1 tablespoon yummy olive oilfor brushing pastry
- ●1 cup (250ml) tangy saucestore-bought or homemade
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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2. Roll out the phillo pastry sheets to a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch (6mm) thick.
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3. In a bowl, mix together the crumbled feta cheese, chopped spinach, thinly sliced red onion (if using), and minced garlic.
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4. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the center of the pastry, leaving a 1-inch (2.5cm) border on either side.
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5. Brush the edges of the pastry with olive oil.
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6. Roll the pastry into a tight log, starting from one of the long edges.
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7. Cut the log into 1-inch (2.5cm) thick slices.
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8. Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch (2.5cm) of space between each pinwheel.
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9. Brush the tops of the pinwheels with a little more olive oil.
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10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
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11. Serve warm with a side of tangy sauce for dipping.