Description
This Spinach Puff Pastry Appetizer is a savory delight with creamy ricotta and earthy spinach, offering a quick, flavorful snack perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic, grated
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon poppy or sesame seeds
Instructions
- Thaw or blanch spinach, drain well.
- Mix filling with spinach, ricotta, parmesan, garlic, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare puff pastry and cut in half lengthwise.
- Fill and roll logs with the mixture, freeze for an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400℉ and prepare a baking sheet.
- Slice logs into 1.3-inch pieces, brush with egg, and sprinkle seeds.
- Bake for 25 minutes until golden and crisp.
Notes
Use low-moisture ricotta for the best texture.
These can be made ahead and stored in the freezer.
Customize filling with different cheeses or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg