Half-Crust Spinach and Feta Savory Tart

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

A savory tart featuring a flaky half-baked crust filled with a creamy spinach and feta cheese mixture, perfect for brunch or light dinner. This mediterranean-inspired brunch ready in about 80 minutes layers all-purpose flour, chilled and cubed unsalted butter, cold water into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 6 tbsp, chilled and cubed unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp cold water
• 5 oz, chopped fresh spinach
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 6 tbsp chilled cubed unsalted butter. Using your fingers or a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Step 2: Add 3 tbsp cold water gradually, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 10-inch circle and transfer to a 9-inch tart pan, pressing gently to line the pan. Prick the bottom with a fork.
4. Step 4: Bake the crust for 12 minutes until partially baked and lightly golden. Remove from oven.
5. Step 5: While crust bakes, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 5 oz chopped fresh spinach and sauté for 3-4 minutes until wilted. Remove excess moisture by squeezing the spinach in a clean kitchen towel.
6. Step 6: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/8 tsp nutmeg. Stir in the cooked spinach and 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese.
7. Step 7: Pour the filling into the half-baked crust and bake for 25-30 minutes until the filling is set and golden on top. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.