Save Festive, bite-sized snacks featuring a creamy spinach and cheese filling wrapped in golden pastry, perfect for celebrating St. Patricks Day.
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Ingredients
- Filling: 100 g fresh spinach, chopped 125 g cream cheese, softened 60 g shredded cheddar cheese 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper
- Pastry: 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (about 250 g) 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Decoration: 24 small fresh basil leaves (for clover effect)
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a pan over medium heat, wilt the spinach for 1 minute, then squeeze out excess moisture and cool slightly.
- Step 3:
- In a bowl, mix the spinach, cream cheese, cheddar, garlic, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Step 4:
- Unroll the puff pastry and cut into 24 equal squares (about 5 x 5 cm each).
- Step 5:
- Place 1 heaping teaspoon of the filling in the center of each square.
- Step 6:
- Fold the corners of each square towards the center, pinching to seal and form a four leaf clover shape.
- Step 7:
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed.
- Step 9:
- Remove from the oven and immediately garnish each bite with a fresh basil leaf clover on top.
- Step 10:
- Let cool slightly before serving.
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Required Tools
Baking sheet Parchment paper Mixing bowl Knife Small pan Pastry brush
Allergen Information
Contains Milk, Egg, Wheat (gluten, in puff pastry) If using store bought puff pastry, check for potential traces of nuts or soy.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 82 Total Fat: 5 g Carbohydrates: 7 g Protein: 2 g
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Recipe Q&A Section
- → Can I substitute spinach with other greens?
Yes, baby kale or arugula can be used as alternatives for a slightly different flavor and texture.
- → How do I shape the bites into clovers?
Fold each puff pastry square's corners towards the center and pinch to seal, forming a four-leaf clover shape before baking.
- → What cheese works best for the filling?
A mix of cream cheese and shredded cheddar offers a creamy texture with a sharp taste balance.
- → Can these bites be made ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the filled pastries ahead and bake them just before serving to maintain freshness.
- → Are there any tips for achieving golden pastry?
Brushing the bites with beaten egg before baking ensures a shiny, golden finish.
