Description
These Savory Spinach & Feta Puff Pastry Bites are deliciously flaky and filled with a flavorful mixture of fresh spinach, tangy feta, creamy ricotta, and aromatic spices. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party finger food, they bake quickly to golden perfection and are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Filling
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Other
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the pastry bites.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2 to 3 minutes until they become soft and fragrant.
- Cook Spinach: Add the chopped fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly to prevent wilting the cheese mixture.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, combine the cooked spinach mixture with crumbled feta cheese, ricotta cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create a flavorful filling.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 3-inch squares, ready for filling.
- Fill Pastry: Spoon a generous amount of the spinach and cheese filling into the center of each puff pastry square.
- Shape Pastries: Fold each square into a triangle or bundle shape, carefully sealing the edges to prevent filling from escaping during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash: Beat the egg and brush it over the tops of each filled pastry. This will help them achieve a beautiful golden color as they bake.
- Bake: Place the prepared pastries on the lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed up.
- Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature as a delightful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Allow the spinach mixture to cool before filling the pastry to prevent sogginess.
- Ensure the puff pastry is well chilled before rolling for best puffing results.
- Feel free to add herbs such as dill or oregano for extra flavor.
- These bites can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving.
- Serve with a side of yogurt or tzatziki for a refreshing balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
