Description
These Spinach and Ricotta Rolls are a delicious, flaky, and savory pastry treat. Perfect for appetizers, snacks, or even a light meal! The combination of creamy ricotta, savory spinach, and crispy puff pastry will surely impress your guests. Ready in under an hour, they are an easy yet elegant dish to prepare for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 2 cups frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg, whisked
Pastry and Topping:
- 4 sheets of puff pastry, thawed
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 egg, whisked (for brushing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Spinach:
Thaw the spinach by placing the frozen spinach bag in a large bowl filled with warm water, occasionally breaking up frozen chunks with your hands. Once thawed, transfer the spinach to a fine mesh sieve and press out all excess water. - Make the Filling:
In a mixing bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and 1 whisked egg. Mix well until fully combined. - Assemble the Rolls:
Lay out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a flat surface. Spread the spinach and ricotta mixture evenly across each sheet, leaving a small border around the edges. Carefully roll each sheet into a log shape. - Chill the Rolls:
Place the rolls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 10 minutes to set. - Cut and Prepare for Baking:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the rolls from the refrigerator and use a sharp serrated knife to cut each roll into 2 or 3 smaller pieces. Place the pieces back on the baking sheet. Whisk the remaining egg and brush it over the tops of each roll. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. - Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and flaky.
Notes
- Make sure to thoroughly drain the spinach before mixing it with the other ingredients to prevent excess moisture in the rolls.
- You can substitute sesame seeds with poppy seeds or a sprinkle of dried herbs for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg