Spanakopita Triangles: the tasty, bite-sized appetizer recipe

Can You Freeze Spanakopita Triangles?

Yes, you can! This makes these spanakopita triangles perfect for entertaining since you can make them ahead of time. For best results, freeze the phyllo triangles before cooking, and then bake them directly from frozen.

Once assembled, place the triangles on a baking sheet and place them in the freezer for 2 hours. Transfer to a Ziploc bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to bake them, add 10–15 minutes to the cooking time.

Instructions

Mix egg, milk, oil, water, and salt in a bowl.

Lay a sheet of filo pastry on a clean surface. Pour a little of the mixture, and spread over the entire sheet.

Repeat twice, getting a total of 3 layers.

Mix the feta cheese with the cooked spinach. Pour the feta and spinach over the phyllo pastry.

Roll from one end to the other to obtain a long strip. Make sure to seal the edges properly with the egg wash, otherwise, the filling will leak out while cooking.

Cut into triangles and place on a baking tray.

Brush each triangle with egg yolk.

Sprinkle with poppy seeds and bake at 180ºC (356°F) for 15 minutes.

Remove the tray from the oven, serve and enjoy!

Notes

If using frozen spinach, allow thawing completely before squeezing out the excess moisture. This is important so that the phyllo triangles do not become soggy.