Spinach & Feta Lattice Pies
Spinach & Feta Pastries
(makes 8)
Prep time
5 min
Total time
10 min
Ingredients
- 120g frozen spinach
- 1 x small onion (half large)
- 3 x garlic cloves
- Mixed herbs, salt & pepper
- 1/2 x cup water
- 200g feta cheese crumbled
- 50g grated mozzarella
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
Pre heat oven to 180C.
Making filling:
Fry onion and garlic for a few minutes till tender, add in spinach, herbs, salt and pepper and the water and fry until the water has evaporated.
Cool down—spread on a large plate and put in the freezer for about 5 minutes.
Once cooled, add in the feta and mozzarella and the egg white, and mix well.
Spread the mixed filling over the pastry sheet and roll it up. Press down to flatten slightly and slice into 11 pieces (perfect kid-friendly size).
Brush with egg yolk mixed with 1 tsp milk, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake for 30–32 minutes. Don’t be tempted to remove them early—puff pastry looks golden before it’s flaky all the way through.
Leave to cool for 5–10 minutes and serve warm or at room temperature.
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Spinach & Feta Lattice Pies
(makes 12)
Prep time
20 min
Total time
45 min
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry
150 g fresh spinach, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
150 g Feta cheese, crumbled
100 g mozzarella, grated
½ tsp oregano, mint, or dill
Salt & pepper
1 egg, for brushing
Sesame seeds
Honey, for drizzling
Instructions
Prepare filling:
Sauté onion and spinach with a pinch of salt, pepper, and herbs until tender.
Let cool for 5 minutes, then mix with crumbled feta and grated mozzarella.
Preheat oven to 180°C (fan-forced).
Prepare pastry:
Cut the pastry into 12 pieces (3 rows lengthways × 4 rows widthways).
Slice each row in half widthways to make 24 sections (1 piece will act as a lid).
Assemble pies:
Fill the bottom half of each piece with some filling.
Cut diagonal slits in the top piece of pastry, careful not to cut all the way through.
Lightly brush all exposed pastry with egg wash. Gently lift the lid onto each pie.
Seal and bake:
Transfer to a parchment-lined dish and press down edges to seal.
Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds.
Bake 28–33 minutes, reducing to 170°C after 10 minutes if your oven is strong.
Finish:
Drizzle honey over the pies as soon as they come out. Serve warm or cold.
Make Ahead & Freezing
After brushing with egg, flash freeze on a tray until firm, then store in a zip-lock bag.
Bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to cooking time.