The elegant shape might look intimidating, but these cute two-biter spanakopita pockets are actually so easy to fold! Take a long strip of phyllo and just imagine you're folding a paper football or a flag. See? Easy!
Spanakopita is a popular savory Greek spinach pie frequently served as cut pieces from a whole slab pie, but we made individual pockets to save you the waiting time between baking, cooling, then slicing. As soon as they pop out of the oven, they're ready to be plated and devoured by your hungry guests, no knives necessary.
Pro tip: Don't forget to cover your phyllo dough with a lightly damp kitchen towel while you're assembling each piece. Uncovered, the thin and fragile dough will dry out and become brittle in record time, and it is VERY difficult to fold a crumbling sheet of phyllo. Be generous when brushing on the butter before the bake: as with many baking recipes, butter is the key to achieving that perfectly rich, golden finish.
Looking for more Greek-inspired appetizers? These Greek Skewers are super-easy and great for snacking.
Editor's note: The introduction to this recipe was updated on March 29, 2022 to include more information.
