Description
Spinach 3-cheese puff pastry rolls combine Mediterranean flavors in a delicate pastry package. Crisp layers envelop creamy cheese and earthy spinach, promising a delightful appetizer you can savor with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 8 oz (227 g) frozen spinach, thawed
- 2 tbsps chopped yellow onion
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
- 1 puff pastry sheet (9×9-inch), thawed
- 1 egg
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp sea or kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Moisture Removal: Thoroughly drain thawed spinach using a colander, pressing out excess liquid to prevent soggy pastry.
- Base Preparation: Blend cream cheese and spinach in a mixing bowl, creating a smooth, uniform filling incorporating cheddar cheese, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pastry Handling: Unfold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, delicately brush with egg wash, then spread the spinach-cheese mixture evenly, leaving a small border around edges.
- Rolling Technique: Tightly roll the pastry from one long edge to the other, forming a compact cylindrical shape. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 20 minutes to stabilize butter content.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), ensuring consistent temperature distribution.
- Slicing and Arranging: Remove roll from refrigerator, brush exterior with egg wash, then slice into ½-inch (1.27 centimeters) rounds using a sharp serrated knife. Position slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) apart.
- Baking Process: Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges turn golden brown and pastry appears crisp and fully cooked.
- Finishing Touch: Sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Thoroughly drain spinach to prevent soggy pastry and ensure crisp, flaky texture.
- Flavor Blending: Mix cheeses and seasonings evenly for a harmonious, well-balanced filling that combines creamy and sharp notes.
- Pastry Chilling: Refrigerate rolled pastry to solidify butter, creating layers that puff up beautifully during baking.
- Precise Cutting: Use a sharp serrated knife for clean, consistent slices that bake evenly and look professionally prepared.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking, Frying, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 19
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg