Mini Spanakopita Triangle Cluster (Print Version)

Crispy phyllo triangles with spinach, feta, and herbs baked as a pull-apart cluster.

# What You'll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 10 oz fresh spinach, washed and chopped
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
06 - 3.5 oz ricotta cheese
07 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
08 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
09 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
10 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
11 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - ¼ tsp salt

→ Pastry

13 - 12 sheets phyllo dough, thawed if frozen
14 - 7 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
15 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Topping

16 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
17 - 1 tbsp nigella seeds (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, 2–3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
03 - Add chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted and liquid evaporates, about 4–5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
04 - In a large bowl, mix the spinach mixture with crumbled feta, ricotta, beaten eggs, dill, parsley, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
05 - Unroll phyllo dough and cover with a damp towel to prevent drying. Take one sheet at a time, brush lightly with melted butter, and fold lengthwise into 3-inch (7 cm) wide strips.
06 - Place a heaping teaspoon of filling at the bottom of each strip. Fold the corner over the filling to create a triangle, then continue folding the strip in triangle shapes upwards until the entire strip is folded.
07 - Place the folded triangles close together in a circular or clustered pattern on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they touch without overlapping.
08 - Mix remaining melted butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil and brush generously over the tops of the triangles. Optionally, sprinkle with sesame and nigella seeds.
09 - Bake for 22–25 minutes until triangles are crisp and golden brown. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Crispy, flaky phyllo triangles baked as a convenient pull-apart cluster for easy sharing.
  • A rich, savory filling of spinach, feta, ricotta, and fresh herbs that melts in your mouth.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and perfect for appetizers or party platters.
  • Customizable with optional toppings like sesame and nigella seeds for extra crunch and flavor.
02 -
  • Arbeiten Sie schnell und decken Sie die Phyllo-Teigblätter mit einem feuchten Tuch ab, damit sie nicht austrocknen.
  • Pressen Sie den Spinat gut aus, um überschüssige Feuchtigkeit zu entfernen und ein Durchweichen zu verhindern.
  • Verwenden Sie ungesalzene Butter für ein besseres Backergebnis und mehr Geschmack.
  • Die Dreiecke können vorab zubereitet und ungebacken eingefroren werden; beim Backen dann 5 Minuten länger im Ofen lassen.
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