- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Total: 35 minutes
🍳 Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Skillet or pan
- Mixing bowl
- Pastry brush
- Knife or pizza cutter
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed and drained)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup ricotta or feta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Puff Pastry: Let it thaw slightly before unfolding to prevent cracking.
- Spinach: Squeeze out all moisture if using frozen spinach to avoid soggy pastry.
- Cheese Mix: You can combine ricotta and mozzarella for a creamy and melty texture.
- Egg Wash: Gives your pastry a golden, shiny finish.
👨🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Filling
Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant.
Stir in spinach, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Cook until spinach wilts and all moisture evaporates.
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
In a bowl, mix spinach mixture with cream cheese, ricotta (or feta), and mozzarella. Stir until creamy.
Step 2: Prepare the Puff Pastry
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut into 6 equal squares using a knife or pizza cutter.
Step 3: Fill and Fold
Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of the spinach filling into the center of each square.
Fold each square diagonally into a triangle (or fold edges to make pockets).
Seal the edges with a fork. Brush the tops with beaten egg.
Step 4: Bake
Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
Step 5: Serve
Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with dipping sauces like ranch, garlic mayo, or tomato chutney!
🍴 Nutrition Facts (Per Pastry)
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 8g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
💡 Tips & Variations
- Add crumbled feta or Parmesan for a saltier flavor.
- Mix in sun-dried tomatoes or caramelized onions for extra richness.
- Make it mini-sized for party appetizers or buffets.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in an oven for 5 minutes to make them crisp again.