By ragef.com These cream cheese spinach puffs are the perfect party appetizer! Flaky puff pastry filled with a creamy spinach mixture, these bites are sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 7 oz baby spinach
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Heat a pan over medium heat, add olive oil, and when hot, sauté the garlic for 2 minutes or until soft.
- Add the spinach, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and sauté until soft. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Cut the puff pastry sheet into 6 or 12 squares, depending on the size you prefer. Place them on the prepared baking tray. This recipe makes six large puffs or 12 small puffs.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and one egg. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then mix well.
- Divide the spinach mixture among the pastry squares. Fold two opposite edges of each square and press tightly to seal.
- Brush the tops of the puffs with the egg yolk. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Recipe Info
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-35 minutes
- Total Time: 40-50 minutes
- Servings: 6 large puffs or 12 small puffs
