Description
Crispy, flaky Spinach Puffs blend Mediterranean charm with buttery pastry perfection. Golden appetizers pack savory spinach and creamy cheese into delicate pockets that melt deliciously on your palate, promising a delightful culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10 ounces (283 grams) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 4 ounces (113 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 large eggs, divided
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Pastry:
- 1 (17.3 ounces/490 grams) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F and thoroughly coat a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create a creamy base by whisking cream cheese, an egg, and minced garlic until completely smooth and uniform in texture.
- Gently fold thawed spinach and crumbled feta into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Carefully roll out the puff pastry sheet and slice into precise 3×3 grid, creating 9 equal squares for consistent sizing.
- Delicately nestle each pastry square into the prepared muffin cups, allowing edges to slightly drape over the sides.
- Spoon approximately two tablespoons of the spinach-cheese filling into the center of each pastry square.
- Carefully fold the pastry corners towards the center, creating a rustic, partially enclosed pocket that traps the filling.
- Prepare an egg wash by combining the remaining egg with water, then tenderly brush the exposed pastry surfaces for a golden, glossy finish.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes until the puffs transform into a rich, golden-brown color.
- Allow the spinach puffs to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps them set and cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Keep cream cheese at room temperature to ensure smooth mixing and prevent lumps when combining ingredients.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from thawed spinach using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to prevent soggy puffs.
- Experiment with different cheese variations like goat cheese or ricotta for unique flavor profiles.
- For a gluten-free option, swap puff pastry with gluten-free phyllo dough or use almond flour-base
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg