Puff Pastry Pie with Farmer’s Cheese and Spinach

A simple and delicious savory pastry pie with a soft cheesy filling and flaky crust. I often use this braided shaping method for pies with different fillings — it looks beautiful and works especially well with puff pastry 

Ingredients

• 1 package puff pastry (500 g)

• 500 g farmer’s cheese

• 100 g feta cheese

• 1 egg white

• 1 package frozen spinach (300 g)

• salt, pepper, garlic powder

• 1 egg yolk + 1 tsp milk for brushing

• sesame seeds (optional)

Steps

1. Thaw the spinach and squeeze out all excess liquid

2. Blend the farmer’s cheese, feta, egg white, and spinach until smooth

3. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste

4. Roll out the puff pastry into 2 rectangles

5. Spread the filling onto each rectangle

6. Cut the sides of the pastry into strips, as shown in the photo, and braid them over the filling

7. Mix the egg yolk with milk and brush over the pies

8. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired

9. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) until golden brown, about 25–30 minutes