Mini Spanakopita Triangle Cluster (Print Version)

Crispy spinach and feta filled phyllo triangles baked together in 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)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. 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 sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
03 - Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted and excess liquid evaporates, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
04 - In a large bowl, combine the cooked spinach mixture with crumbled feta, ricotta, beaten eggs, dill, parsley, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
05 - Unroll phyllo sheets and keep covered with a damp towel. Take one sheet at a time, brush lightly with melted butter, and fold lengthwise into a 3-inch wide strip.
06 - Place about 1 heaping teaspoon of filling at bottom of each strip. Fold corner over filling forming a triangle, then continue folding along the strip maintaining the triangle shape. Repeat for all sheets and filling.
07 - Place the folded triangles closely together in a circular or cluster pattern on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they touch but do not overlap.
08 - Brush tops with remaining melted butter mixed with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Optionally, sprinkle with sesame and nigella seeds.
09 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crispy phyllo pastry with a rich, savory filling that offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
  • Pull-apart cluster design makes serving easy and adds a delightful communal element.
  • Vegetarian and packed with fresh herbs, perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
  • Freezable before baking, ideal for prep ahead and spontaneous entertaining.
02 -
  • Brush each phyllo sheet gently but thoroughly with melted butter to achieve the perfect crispiness and golden color.
  • Arrange triangles so they touch for a beautiful pull-apart cluster that holds together after baking.
  • Freeze assembled but unbaked triangles on a baking sheet, then transfer to a container for up to one month. Bake from frozen adding an extra 5 minutes.
  • Use fresh herbs if possible for the brightest flavor; dried works well too but reduce quantity accordingly.
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