Description
Deliciously crispy and golden spinach puffs filled with a savory blend of ricotta, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and seasoned spinach. Perfect as party appetizers or snacks, these puff pastries combine creamy cheese and flavorful greens baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 7oz frozen spinach – thawed
- 7oz ricotta cheese
- 1 puff pastry sheet (approx 14 x 9 inches)
- 2oz feta cheese
- 1oz sun dried tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray or brush for baking
Instructions
- Drain Ricotta: Slice the ricotta cheese into quarters and place the pieces on a plate lined with paper towels. Let it drain for 10 minutes to remove excess liquid.
- Prepare Spinach: Squeeze out all excess water from the thawed spinach. Use kitchen scissors to roughly chop the spinach into smaller pieces.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the drained ricotta and chopped spinach. Season with salt and black pepper, then mix thoroughly.
- Add Cheese and Tomatoes: Crumble feta cheese into the mixture. Chop sun dried tomatoes with scissors into small pieces, add them into the bowl, and mix well. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Slice the puff pastry sheet into 9 equal rectangles or squares. Spray a muffin tin with olive oil spray and place each pastry piece into a muffin cup, pressing gently to cover the base and sides with excess dough hanging over the edges.
- Fill Pastries: Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the spinach and cheese filling into each puff pastry cup, dividing the mixture evenly among all cups.
- Fold and Seal: Fold two opposite sides of the pastry over the filling so they meet in the middle, then fold the remaining two sides over and gently press the center to seal the edges.
- Prepare for Baking: Brush or spray the tops of the pastries with olive oil to encourage a golden finish.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs have risen and turned a light golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the puffs from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes to set. Carefully lift each puff out using a knife, then cool on a wire rack for an additional 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Notes
- These spinach puffs are ideal as party appetizers or satisfying snacks.
- The combination of ricotta, feta, spinach, and sun dried tomatoes adds a rich, flavorful bite.
- Ensure to drain and squeeze the cheeses and spinach well to prevent soggy pastry.
- Puff pastry edges can be adjusted or sealed differently if preferred.
- Serve warm for best texture and flavor, though they are delicious at room temperature too.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 182 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg
