Spinach Puffs

Spinach Puffs

Chef Jeremy
Cook time: 90 minutes
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Beginner

Let me introduce you to a delightful snack that's both savory and satisfying: our Spinach Puffs. We've taken tender, leafy spinach, married it with feta cheese, and wrapped it in a flaky, buttery pastry that's baked to golden perfection. With every bite, you'll experience a whirlwind of flavors and textures, from the earthy spinach to the oozy cheese, all encased in that irresistible, crispy crust.

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What you'll learn

  • Understand the baking process to ensure the Spinach Puffs turn out perfectly golden and crisp.
  • Learn the importance of texture in culinary creations as you coarsely chop spinach for a delightful mouthfeel that contrasts with the flaky puff pastry.
  • Master the technique of folding and sealing puff pastry.

Mise En Place

Knife
Cheese Grater
Chopping Board
Saute Pan
Wooden Spoon
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Pastry Brush
Spoon
Knife
Cheese Grater
Chopping Board
Saute Pan
Wooden Spoon
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Pastry Brush
Spoon

Shopping List

Medium shallots, 3x

Olive oil, ¼ cup

Cloves garlic, 2x

Aleppo pepper (optional), 1 pinch

Spinach, 8 ounces

Lemon, 1x

Feta cheese, 3 ounces

Parmesan, 1 ounce

Salt and pepper, to taste

Square puff pastry, 1 package

Beaten egg, 1x

Prep

  1. Dice the shallots. Mince the garlic. Coarsely chop the Spinach. Grate the Parmesan.

How to cook

  1. Preheat your oven to 400F.
  2. In a large saute pan over medium heat, stir together the shallots and garlic. Season with a healthy pinch of salt, Aleppo pepper, and black pepper to taste. Continue stirring until the shallot is translucent. Add the spinach and wilt down until it’s about ⅓ the size.
  3. Remove from the heat and zest in the lemon, then squeeze in ½ of the lemon’s juice. Stir in the feta cheese and grated Parmesan. Season to taste with additional salt, pepper, and lemon.
  4. Roll out your puff pastry. Cut into 3” by 3” squares. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of the square. Brush the edges with egg wash. Pinch the opposite corners together and seal one side making a cornucopia-shaped pastry. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet with an inch between each puff.
  5. Freeze for 10 minutes to keep the dough firm.
  6. Brush the top with egg wash.
  7. Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 15-20 minutes. Enjoy!