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A white ceramic serving platter filled with golden spinach and artichoke puff pastry appetizers next to a fresh Mediterranean side salad.

Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Pockets

Flaky, golden puff pastry hand pies stuffed with a rich, creamy, and Mediterranean-inspired spinach and artichoke cheese filling. Perfect as a quick party appetizer, holiday starter, or cozy savory snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek, Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Frozen Spinach thawed and squeezed entirely dry
  • 0.5 cup Marinated Artichoke Hearts packed in olive oil, drained and finely diced
  • 3 oz Cream Cheese softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp Greek Feta Cheese finely crumbled
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 pinch Fresh Flat-Leaf Parsley finely chopped
  • 1 pinch Dried Oregano
  • 0.25 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper freshly cracked
For the Pastry & Assembly
  • 2 sheets Premium Puff Pastry thawed but kept thoroughly cold
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tbsp Water

Method
 

step: 1
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large, sturdy baking sheet with a fresh piece of parchment paper.
step: 2
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, vigorously blend the softened cream cheese and extra virgin olive oil until smooth. Fold in the thoroughly dried spinach, diced artichokes, shredded mozzarella, crumbled feta, grated parmesan, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir until a uniform mixture forms.
step: 3
  1. Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour. Unroll the chilled puff pastry sheets. Use a rolling pin to smooth any creases, then cut each sheet into 4 equal squares using a sharp knife, creating 8 squares total.
step: 4
  1. Arrange 4 pastry squares onto your prepared baking sheet. Divide the spinach artichoke filling evenly among them, mounding it in the center while leaving a clean 0.5-inch border around the edges.
step: 5
  1. Whisk the egg and water together in a small bowl. Lightly brush this egg wash onto the exposed borders of the filled squares. Place the remaining 4 empty pastry squares directly over the filling, aligning the edges perfectly.
step: 6
  1. Press down around the outer edges with your fingers to seal. Use the floured tines of a table fork to crimp the edges tightly around the entire perimeter. Use a sharp paring knife to slice 2 small steam vents across the top of each hand pie.
step: 7
  1. Brush the tops of all 4 assembled pockets generously with the remaining egg wash. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the pastry layers rise high, displaying a glossy, deep golden-brown finish with bubbling cheese. Allow them to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

Pro-Tip for Success: To prevent a soggy bottom crust, make sure your thawed spinach is pressed completely dry in a clean kitchen towel until no water remains. Always bake in a fully preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) to ensure the pastry layers puff up dramatically and crisp perfectly. To make ahead, assemble and freeze the unbaked pockets without the exterior egg wash for up to 3 months; bake straight from frozen for an extra 5 minutes!