The Best Greek Pastry Recipe (30 mins!)

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Indulge in the exquisite taste of Greek cuisine with this delectable Greek Pastry recipe.

With a combination of fresh ingredients and the convenience of store-bought puff pastry, this dish is a breeze to prepare while impressing your family and friends with its vibrant flavors.

The harmonious blend of olive oil, ripe tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives will transport you to the sun-kissed shores of Greece.

The star ingredients of this Greek Pastry recipe – olive oil, feta cheese, tomatoes, and olives!

To create these delectable Greek pastries, you’ll need the following ingredients:

1. Olive oil: The foundation of Greek cuisine, olive oil adds a distinctive flavor and richness to the pastries.
2. Salt and pepper: These common seasonings are used to enhance the flavors of the ingredients and bring balance to the dish.
3. Diced red onions: Red onions provide a mild, slightly sweet taste and a beautiful pop of color.
4. Sliced Roma tomatoes: The juicy and vibrant Roma tomatoes bring freshness to the dish. Their natural sweetness complements the other ingredients and adds a burst of Mediterranean flavor.
5. Pitted Kalamata olives, halved: These dark, plump olives have a rich, tangy flavor that provide a salty and briny element to the pastries.
6. Crumbled feta cheese: Feta cheese, a staple in Greek cuisine, is a tangy, crumbly cheese with a slightly salty taste and adds a creamy texture to the pastries.
7. Pre-made store-bought puff pastry: The convenience of pre-made puff pastry saves time and effort while still delivering a flaky and buttery crust for our Greek pastries. I used this brand of puff pastry.

Don’t be afraid to get creative and try different ingredients! The sky is the limit to what you can put in these.

Assembling these delicious Greek pastry appetizers are so easy, you’ll be make them over and over again!

Before you start assembling the pastries, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. This step ensures easy cleanup and prevents sticking.

Next, drizzle nine round spots of olive oil onto the foil, evenly spaced to accommodate the puff pastry squares.

Now, it’s time to layer the ingredients to create the Mediterranean flavor explosion.

Begin by placing a tomato slice on top of each spot of olive oil on the baking sheet.

Next, add the halved Kalamata olives on top of the tomatoes. Then, sprinkle the diced red onions and crumbled feta cheese over the olives. Add salt and pepper to taste!

Now, it’s time to encase these Mediterranean flavors within the golden layer of puff pastry.

Cut your puff pastry sheet in to 9 squares (roughly 2-3 inches by 2-3 inches) and cover each section of layered ingredients on the baking sheet.

Gently press the pastry down around the edges to secure the filling and brush with remaining olive oil.

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).

Place the baking sheet with the assembled pastries in the oven and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes or until the puff pastry turns light golden brown and crispy.

Once your Greek pastry is finished, remove from the oven and flip them over!

Serve them nice and warm and while they are absolutely delicious on their own, I like to serve them with my super easy Tzatziki recipe.

You can also sprinkle a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle kick of heat or drizzle a bit of my easy balsamic glaze on the pastries after they come out of the oven for a touch of sweetness.

Serve them as a delightful appetizer or make them the star of a light lunch or dinner!

Pair them with a side salad of mixed greens dressed in lemon vinaigrette to complete the Mediterranean experience.

With its Mediterranean flavors and ease of preparation, this Greek Pastry recipe is a fantastic addition to your culinary repertoire.

Whether you’re hosting a gathering, looking for a quick and satisfying meal, or simply craving a taste of the Mediterranean, these Greek pastries are sure to please.

Gather your ingredients, follow the step-by-step instructions, and embark on a culinary journey through the Mediterranean with these scrumptious Greek pastries. Opa!