Servings: 8 pastries
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Total Time: 35-40 minutes
Intensity: Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 package (10 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (from a 17.3 oz package)
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large egg
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or dill (optional)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the drained spinach, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, black pepper, salt, and oregano (if using). Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Roll Out the Pastry:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a large rectangle (about 12×12 inches).
- Stuff the Pastry:
- Cut the puff pastry into 8 equal squares.
- Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of the spinach mixture onto the center of each square.
- Fold the pastry over the filling to create a triangle or rectangle, and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
- Egg Wash:
- In a small bowl, whisk the remaining egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the tops of the pastries with the egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake the Pastries:
- Place the pastries on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the pastries cool for a few minutes before serving. They’re delicious warm or at room temperature!
Note: These spinach-stuffed pastries are creamy, cheesy, and wrapped in a buttery puff pastry. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or even a light meal! You can also customize the filling by adding mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, or bacon for extra flavor.
