🥬 Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Puff Pastries
These Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Puff Pastries are golden, flaky, and filled with a creamy mixture of spinach, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese. Made with simple ingredients and buttery puff pastry, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, snacks, or an easy appetizer!
📝 Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Prepare the Spinach Filling
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted.
Remove from the heat and allow the spinach to cool slightly. If there is excess liquid, drain it well.
In a medium bowl, combine the cooked spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
3. Assemble the Pastries
Lightly flour your work surface and gently roll out the puff pastry sheets.
Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares, making 8 squares in total.
Place a spoonful of the spinach and cheese filling in the center of each square.
Fold each square into a rectangle or triangle, then press the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
4. Apply the Egg Wash
Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg. This will give them a beautiful golden-brown finish.
5. Bake
Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed, golden brown, and crispy.
6. Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the pastries cool for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy them warm while the pastry is flaky and the cheese filling is creamy!
💡 Tips
- Drain the spinach well: Removing excess moisture helps prevent soggy pastry.
- Don’t overfill: Use just enough filling to seal the pastries easily.
- Seal the edges: Press firmly with a fork to keep the filling inside.
- Serve warm: These pastries taste best fresh from the oven.
❤️ Enjoy these delicious, flaky spinach and cheese pastries!