# What's Needed:
→ Filling
01 - 3.5 oz fresh spinach, chopped
02 - 4.4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2.1 oz shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1 garlic clove, minced
05 - 1/4 tsp salt
06 - 1/8 tsp black pepper
→ Pastry
07 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (about 8.8 oz)
08 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
→ Decoration
09 - 24 small fresh basil leaves
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a pan over medium heat, wilt the spinach for 1 minute, then squeeze out excess moisture and let cool slightly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the cooled spinach, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut into 24 equal squares, approximately 2 x 2 inches each.
05 - Place 1 heaping teaspoon of the filling onto the center of each square.
06 - Fold the corners of each square towards the center, pinching them together to form a four-leaf clover shape.
07 - Brush the tops of each shaped bite lightly with the beaten egg to promote browning.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
09 - Remove from oven and immediately place one fresh basil leaf on top of each bite to create the clover effect.
10 - Allow bites to cool slightly before serving to ensure optimal texture and flavor.
