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Feta Cheese Foldovers

Golden puffed pastries are filled with a feta cheese mixture. These can be made ahead, and popped into the oven after your guests arrive.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine greek, Mediterranean
Servings 12 people
Calories 3445.2 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 2 Small Mixing Bowls One for the filling, one for egg wash.
  • 1 Sharp Knife For cutting pastry and green onions.
  • 1 Fork For blending filling and sealing pastry edges.
  • 1 Pastry Brush For applying egg wash.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 8 ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 17.5 ounce package frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 teaspoon water

Instructions
 

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Photographer: Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Shannon Goforth / Prop Styling: Kristen Schooley
  • In a small bowl, blend feta cheese, green onions, and egg. Photographer: Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Shannon Goforth / Prop Styling: Kristen Schooley
  • Cut pastry into 12 (3 inch) squares. Place a mounded tablespoon of feta mixture in the center of each square. Photographer: Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Shannon Goforth / Prop Styling: Kristen Schooley
  • Moisten edges with water, and fold pastry over filling to form a triangle. Press edges together firmly with a fork to seal. Lightly brush pastries with the egg yolk mixture. Photographer: Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Shannon Goforth / Prop Styling: Kristen Schooley
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature. Photographer: Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Shannon Goforth / Prop Styling: Kristen Schooley

Notes

For best results, ensure your puff pastry is properly thawed but still cold when working with it; this preserves its flakiness. Overworking or warming the pastry too much can inhibit its ability to puff. Consider adding a pinch of dried oregano or a touch of fresh dill to the feta mixture for an enhanced Mediterranean flavor profile. A secure seal on the edges is crucial to prevent the cheese filling from leaking out during baking, so press firmly with your fork. The egg wash provides that beautiful golden sheen, so apply it evenly without letting it pool at the edges, which can seal layers and prevent puffing.