Here’s a delicious and easy Cream Cheese Spinach Puffs recipe — perfect for snacks, appetizers, or a quick breakfast bite.
🥬🧀 Cream Cheese Spinach Puffs
Yield: 12–16 puffs
Time: 25–30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought, thawed)
- 150 g (5 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or frozen, thawed & squeezed dry)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- ½ cup grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1 – Prep filling
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, spinach, onion, garlic, and grated cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2 – Prepare puff pastry
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut into squares (about 3×3 inches).
Step 3 – Assemble puffs
- Place a spoonful of the spinach-cream cheese mixture in the center of each square.
- Fold over into a triangle or rectangle, sealing edges with a fork.
- Brush tops with beaten egg.
Step 4 – Bake
- Place puffs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake 15–20 minutes, until golden and puffed.
Tips
- Use fresh or well-drained frozen spinach to avoid soggy puffs.
- Add herbs like dill, chives, or parsley for extra flavor.
- Serve warm for best taste — optional dipping sauce: yogurt or marinara.