Description
Cream Cheese Spinach Puffs bring Mediterranean charm to appetizer tables with elegant layers of flaky pastry and creamy filling. Crisp, golden pockets packed with tangy spinach and smooth cream cheese invite guests to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 7 ounces (198 grams) baby spinach
- ½ cup (50 grams) mozzarella cheese
Cheese and Produce Ingredients:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- Pinches of salt
- Pinches of black pepper
Binding and Pastry Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a scorching 400°F (200°C), draping a parchment sheet across the baking tray to prevent unwelcome sticking.
- Warm a skillet over medium flame, drizzling olive oil to shimmer. Tumble minced garlic into the pan, coaxing it to soften without browning for approximately two minutes.
- Cascade fresh spinach into the aromatic pan, sprinkling a whisper of salt and pepper. Gently toss until the leaves surrender and wilt completely, then transfer to a cooling surface.
- Unfurl the puff pastry, slicing into precise squares – select between six generous or twelve petite portions depending on your culinary vision.
- In a generous mixing vessel, marry the cooled spinach with velvety cream cheese, stretchy mozzarella, and a robust egg. Season subtly, stirring until the ingredients dance harmoniously.
- Distribute the verdant cheese mixture across pastry squares, elegantly folding opposing corners toward the center, creating delicate sealed pockets that cradle the filling.
- Transform each puff with a luxurious egg yolk glaze, promising a radiant, golden exterior.
- Nestle the assembled puffs onto the prepared tray, sliding into the heated oven. Bake for 25-35 minutes until they rise majestically and achieve a burnished, crisp complexion.
Notes
- Craft these delectable spinach puffs when you want a crowd-pleasing appetizer that feels gourmet but comes together effortlessly.
- Perfectly balanced with creamy cheese and vibrant spinach, these pastries transform simple ingredients into an elegant bite-sized treat.
- Customize your puffs by experimenting with different cheese blends or adding herbs like fresh dill or thyme for extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg