Ina Garten Spinach Puff Pastry Recipe
If you love easy baked snacks, this Ina Garten Spinach Puff Pastry Recipe is a great choice. It is crispy, creamy, and full of fresh spinach flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cook the Onion
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Cook onion until soft and lightly golden.
Add Garlic
- Add garlic to the pan. Stir and cook for one minute.
Add Spinach
- Add chopped spinach. Cook until wilted and moisture evaporates completely.
Cool the Mixture
- Remove pan from heat. Let the spinach mixture cool slightly.
Mix the Filling
- Add cream cheese, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Prepare Puff Pastry
- Roll puff pastry gently. Cut into equal squares or rectangles.
Add Filling
- Place spinach mixture in the center of each pastry piece.
Shape Pastry
- Fold pastry over filling. Press edges gently to seal.
Brush with Egg
- Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake
- Bake for twenty-five minutes until puffed and golden brown.
Cool Slightly
- Let pastries cool for five minutes before serving.
Notes
- Always thaw puff pastry before using.
- Remove extra moisture from spinach completely.
- Do not overfill the pastry.
- Seal edges well to prevent leaking.
- Serve warm for best taste.