Description
Savory cream cheese spinach puffs deliver delightful Mediterranean-inspired flavors in crisp, golden pastry shells. Flaky layers packed with herbed cheese and tender spinach create an irresistible appetizer you’ll want to serve at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Binding/Coating:
- 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 400°F and arrange parchment paper on a baking sheet for optimal cooking surface.
- Thoroughly blend cream cheese with finely chopped spinach, incorporating garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a harmonious filling mixture.
- Carefully slice puff pastry into precise squares, ensuring uniform size for consistent cooking.
- Delicately place a generous spoonful of cream cheese and spinach mixture at the center of each pastry square.
- Gently fold pastry diagonally to form elegant triangular shapes, pressing edges firmly with fork tines to create a secure seal.
- Delicately brush each pastry pocket with beaten egg, ensuring a glossy and golden exterior during baking.
- Transfer prepared puffs to prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown coloration indicating perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow brief cooling before serving these savory appetizers while still warm and crisp.
Notes
- Ensure spinach is thoroughly drained to prevent soggy pastry and maintain crisp texture.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat and extra flavor complexity.
- Consider using gluten-free puff pastry to make the recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Experiment with different herbs like dill or chives to customize the filling’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg