Spinach and Feta Sun Pie

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Spinach and Feta Sun Pie

A golden puff pastry masterpiece perfect for sharing.

Detailed Ingredients

  • The Pastry:

    • 2 sheets of round, chilled Puff Pastry (approx. 25cm to 30cm each)

  • The Filling:

    • 300g Fresh Spinach (chopped and sautéed until wilted)

    • 200g Feta Cheese (crumbled)

    • 100g Ricotta or Cream Cheese (to bind)

    • 1 Large Egg (for the filling)

    • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)

    • ½ tsp Nutmeg and pinch of Salt/Pepper

  • The Glaze & Finish:

    • 1 Egg (beaten with 1 tsp water)

    • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds or Nigella seeds (optional)

    • Fresh parsley for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Filling

Squeeze every drop of liquid out of your cooked spinach using a clean kitchen towel. If the spinach is wet, the pastry will be soggy. In a bowl, mix the dry spinach, crumbled feta, ricotta, minced garlic, one egg, and seasonings until well combined.

2. Assemble the Base

Place one sheet of puff pastry onto a large piece of parchment paper. Spread the spinach and feta mixture over the pastry, leaving a 2cm border around the edge. Place the second sheet of pastry directly on top.

3. Secure the Center

Place a small drinking glass or a round cookie cutter upside down in the very center of the pie. Do not press all the way through; this serves as a guide to keep the “sun’s core” intact.

4. Create the “Sunbeams”

Using a sharp knife, cut the pastry from the edge of the glass out to the border.

  • First, cut into 4 equal quarters.

  • Cut each quarter into halves (8 total).

  • Cut each of those again until you have 16 or 24 equal strips radiating from the center.

5. The Signature Twist

Pick up one strip and gently twist it twice (720 degrees) in one direction. Repeat with all strips, ensuring you twist them all in the same direction to create the spiral sunburst effect shown in your image.

6. Glaze and Bake

Remove the glass from the center. Brush the entire pie with the egg wash and sprinkle the center with seeds if desired. Slide the parchment paper onto a baking tray. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 25–30 minutes until puffed and deep golden brown.

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