Description
Delight your holiday gatherings with these Savory Spinach Puff Pastries, featuring flaky layers of golden pastry filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture. This easy-to-make dish combines the earthy flavors of fresh spinach and rich ricotta, creating an irresistible treat that will impress your family and friends. Perfect as an appetizer or a main course, these pastries are sure to become a festive favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry sheets (2 sheets, thawed)
- 4 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sautéed spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares or circles.
- Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each pastry piece. Fold corners over and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush each pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry (approx. 75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg