Description
These Spinach Puff Pastry Appetizers feature a flaky pastry filled with a creamy blend of spinach, ricotta, and Parmesan. Quick to prepare and delicious, they are the ideal treat for gatherings or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz fresh or frozen spinach
- 5 oz ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon grated garlic
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 sheet puff pastry (9x13 inches)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon poppy or sesame seeds
Instructions
- Thaw or prepare spinach; drain well.
- Mix filling ingredients: spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, garlic, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Prep puff pastry; slice into two rectangles.
- Assemble logs by rolling pastry with filling; chill in the freezer for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃); line baking sheet with parchment.
- Slice logs into 1.3-inch pieces; brush with egg wash and sprinkle seeds.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until golden.
Notes
Ensure spinach is well-drained to avoid soggy filling.
Use cold ingredients for flaky pastry.
Consider adding herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg