Here’s a super tasty and easy recipe for Spinach and Cheese Puff Pastry Squares — golden, flaky, and filled with creamy, cheesy spinach. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal.
🧀🌿 Spinach and Cheese Puff Pastry Squares
✅ Ingredients (Makes about 9 squares)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup cooked spinach (fresh or frozen, well-drained and chopped)
- ½ cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (or cheddar/feta for extra flavor)
- 1 egg (for brushing and binding)
- 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional but adds warmth)
- Sesame seeds or grated Parmesan (optional topping)
🥣 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Make the filling:
In a bowl, mix together:- Cooked spinach (squeeze out all excess water if using frozen)
- Ricotta
- Mozzarella
- Half the beaten egg (reserve the rest for brushing)
- Garlic (if using), salt, pepper, and nutmeg
- Prepare the pastry:
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet slightly on a floured surface.
- Cut into 9 equal squares (3×3 grid).
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each square.
- Fold (optional):
- You can leave them open-faced, or fold over into triangles/rectangles and press edges with a fork.
- For open squares, gently pinch or fold the edges up a bit to keep filling in place.
- Brush with egg wash:
- Brush the tops/edges with the remaining beaten egg.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds or Parmesan if desired.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Cool slightly and serve warm or at room temp.
📝 Tips & Variations
- Use feta cheese for a saltier, Greek-style twist.
- Add finely chopped onion or mushrooms sautéed in olive oil for more flavor.
- Serve with yogurt dip or tomato relish for extra flair.