Description
These Spinach Stuffed Pastries are flaky, savory delights filled with a rich mixture of fresh spinach, creamy ricotta, and tangy Parmesan cheese. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, they’re easy to make and sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooked spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Assemble the Pastries:
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut each sheet into 4 squares (you should have 8 squares total).
- Place a spoonful of the spinach and cheese mixture in the center of each square.
- Fold the pastry over to form a rectangle or triangle and press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking sheet.
- Apply Egg Wash:
- Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
- Serve:
- Let the pastries cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these Spinach Stuffed Pastries warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding herbs like dill or parsley to the filling.
- Ensure the puff pastry is well-thawed for easy handling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg