Description
Delightfully crispy and golden spinach puffs featuring a creamy blend of ricotta, feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes encased in flaky puff pastry. Perfect as a party appetizer or savory snack, these cheesy spinach puffs are easy to prepare and bake to perfection for a flavorful bite every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 7 oz frozen spinach, thawed
- 7 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 oz feta cheese
- 1 oz sun dried tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pastry
- 1 puff pastry sheet (approx. 14 x 9 inches)
- Olive oil spray, for greasing and brushing
Instructions
- Drain Ricotta: Slice the ricotta cheese into quarters and place the pieces on a plate lined with a few paper towels. Let it drain for 10 minutes to remove excess liquid for a firmer filling consistency.
- Prepare Spinach: Squeeze out all the excess water from the thawed spinach. Use kitchen scissors to roughly chop the spinach into smaller pieces for easier mixing.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the drained ricotta and chopped spinach. Season with a good pinch of salt and black pepper and mix thoroughly. Crumble the feta cheese into the mixture and add finely chopped sun dried tomatoes using kitchen scissors. Mix again and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 375℉ (190℃) to prepare for baking the puffs.
- Prepare Pastry Cups: Slice the puff pastry sheet into 9 equal rectangles or squares. Spray a muffin tin with olive oil spray and press each pastry piece gently into the muffin cups. Allow excess pastry to hang over the edges to help with sealing the puffs.
- Fill and Fold: Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the spinach and cheese filling into each pastry-lined cup. Fold two opposite sides of the pastry over the filling so they meet in the middle, then fold the remaining two sides together and press gently to seal the edges.
- Brush and Bake: Lightly brush or spray the tops of the folded pastries with olive oil to promote a golden finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the puffs to cool in the tin for 5 minutes to set. Carefully loosen each puff with a knife and transfer to a wire rack to cool for an additional 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Notes
- These spinach puffs make a perfect, flavorful party appetizer or snack for any occasion.
- The combination of ricotta, feta, and sun dried tomatoes provides a rich and tangy filling with a crispy, flaky pastry exterior.
- Ensure to drain the ricotta and spinach well to prevent soggy pastry.
- They can be served warm or at room temperature depending on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 182 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg
