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Ricotta and Spinach Puff Pastry Bites Recipe

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Delicious and easy-to-make Ricotta and Spinach Puff Pastry Bites are perfect for a snack, appetizer, or party finger food. These golden, crispy pastries filled with creamy ricotta, flavorful cheese, and nutritious spinach come together quickly using store-bought puff pastry and bake to a beautiful golden brown. The combination of mild ricotta and sharp cheddar cheese with earthy spinach creates a savory treat that can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1 egg
  • 7 oz / 200g ricotta (preferably full fat but low fat also works)
  • 8 oz / 250g frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed of excess water
  • 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese (or tasty, gruyere, or any melting cheese with flavor)
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • Black pepper, to taste

Pastry

  • 2 sheets puff pastry (25cm / 10″ square), defrosted
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for even baking of the puff pastry bites.
  2. Prepare muffin tins: Spray two standard muffin or cupcake tins with oil to prevent the pastry from sticking while baking.
  3. Make the filling: In a bowl, lightly whisk one egg. Add ricotta, thawed and well-drained spinach, grated cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined, and taste to adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Cut the pastry: Cut each puff pastry sheet into nine equal squares, giving you 18 pieces in total. You will use about 15 pieces for this recipe; the extras can be saved or discarded.
  5. Assemble the bites: Press 15 pieces of puff pastry gently into the prepared muffin tins, forming small pastry cups.
  6. Fill and seal: Divide the ricotta and spinach filling evenly among the pastry cups. Then, bring the four corners of each pastry square toward the center, pinching or pressing them together to seal the filling inside. Be careful not to overfill, as this can cause the pastries to burst open during baking.
  7. Apply egg wash: Brush the tops of each pastry bite with the lightly beaten egg to promote a beautiful golden and shiny crust.
  8. Bake: Place the muffin tins in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the pastry bites turn deep golden brown and puff up nicely.
  9. Cool and serve: Once baked, let the pastry bites rest for 5 minutes in the tins before removing them. Serve warm or at room temperature as a tasty appetizer or snack.

Notes

  • Ensure the spinach is thoroughly squeezed of excess water to avoid soggy pastry.
  • You can substitute cheddar cheese with gruyere, tasty cheese, or any other flavorful melting cheese.
  • The puff pastry bites can be prepared ahead and frozen before baking; bake from frozen adding a few extra minutes.
  • Do not overfill the pastry squares to prevent bursting during baking.
  • Use full-fat ricotta for creamier texture, but low-fat ricotta also works.

Keywords: ricotta, spinach, puff pastry, appetizer, snack, cheese, easy recipe, party food

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