Can spanikopita (or other phyllo foods) be prepped in advance?
I offered to cook for an event for a friend. Later, the request came that the food should be "finger food". Grumbling aside (I hate tedium), most the finger food recipes I know have substantial prep and I don't have a lot of time beforehand to cook. I'd like to have as much "oven ready" things made the night before. One recipe I have and like is for spanakopita. In this one, the filling is wrapped in little parcels of phyllo and can be baked. Is there a risk in chilling the filling, doing the wraps, and putting them in the fridge? If not, how should they be stored and how far in advance can this be done?
Best Answer
Yes you can.
Anecdotal, Mom makes batches of small spanakopita in advance and freeze them up for later use.
The filling should be cold when you are assembling the spanakopita.
(edit)You need to bake them before freezing them.
I would store them in the fridge in a plastic container in a single layer. If freezing, put them on a baking sheet and freeze them in single portions, put them in a freezer bag.
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Can you freeze unbaked spanakopita?
Freeze now and bake later This dish freezes very well. The key is to freeze spanakopita before baking. Once you've layered the phyllo sheets and the filling, wrap the dish tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. You can freeze it for up to two months.How do you store spanakopita?
- Already cooked spanakopita will keep well if properly storied in the fridge for 2 to 3 evenings. Heat in medium-heated oven until warmed through. You can also portion cooked leftover spanakopita and freeze for a later time. Warm in oven; no need to thaw in advance.Can you freeze phyllo triangles?
Assembled, unbaked phyllo triangles can be frozen for up to a month. Freeze the triangles on the baking sheet. When frozen, transfer them to an airtight container, setting parchment or plastic wrap between layers if needed, and return to the freezer.Can you freeze spinach and feta?
It is best to freeze it before baking, but sometimes you do not have the option. If frozen once baked, the spanakopita can lose some of its flavor and texture, but it will still be fine to eat.How to make THE BEST Greek Spinach Pie / SPANAKOPITA
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