Description
Flaky puff pastry filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach mixture, baked until golden for a comforting snack or elegant appetizer
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups cooked and well-drained spinach (about 8 oz fresh or 10 oz frozen)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg, divided (1 for filling, 1 for egg wash)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon milk, for egg wash
- Sesame seeds, optional, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups ricotta, drained spinach, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1 beaten egg, minced garlic, a pinch of nutmeg, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lay one puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and have the lined baking tray ready
- Assemble the Dish: Spoon an even line of the ricotta-spinach mixture along one long edge of the pastry, roll tightly into a log and seal the seam with a little water, repeat with the second sheet
- Cook to Perfection: Slice each log into equal pieces (about 6 per sheet), place them seam-side down on the prepared tray, brush with an egg wash made from 1 egg and 1 tablespoon milk, and sprinkle sesame seeds if desired
- Finishing Touches: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the pastry is puffed and deep golden brown, remove from oven and let cool slightly
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm or at room temperature with marinara, a green salad, or yogurt dip
Notes
- Drain spinach thoroughly by squeezing in a cheesecloth or pressing in a fine sieve to avoid a soggy filling
- Chill the assembled logs for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing to keep neat rounds
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melt and flavor
- To make ahead: assemble and refrigerate unbaked rolls for up to 24 hours, bake directly from chilled
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls (approx)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg