Oh, yes! Spinach and cheese puff pastry squares are delicious, flaky, and perfect as a snack or appetizer. Here’s a simple recipe you can follow:
🌿 Spinach and Cheese Puff Pastry Squares
Servings: 4–6
Time: 25–30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (or frozen, thawed & squeezed dry)
- ½ cup ricotta cheese (or cream cheese)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or feta for extra flavor)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or butter, for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling:
- Heat a little olive oil or butter in a pan.
- Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted.
- Let it cool slightly.
- Mix in ricotta and mozzarella cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the puff pastry:
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut into squares (about 3×3 inches).
- Assemble the squares:
- Spoon a small amount of the spinach-cheese mixture onto the center of each square.
- Fold the squares in half or just leave open-faced for a tart-like look.
- Brush the edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake:
- Place the squares on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
- Serve:
- Let them cool slightly, then enjoy warm!
💡 Tips:
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling for extra flavor.
- You can sprinkle sesame seeds or grated Parmesan on top before baking for a fancy touch.
If you want, I can also give you a quick shortcut version that uses frozen spinach and ready-made puff pastry, which takes only about 15 minutes to bake.
Do you want me to do that?
