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Cream Cheese Spinach Puffs

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These Cream Cheese Spinach Puffs are an irresistible appetizer or snack made with flaky puff pastry and a creamy, cheesy spinach filling. Perfect for parties or a light bite, this simple recipe features the perfect blend of cream cheese, Parmesan, and garlic. Quick to prepare and full of flavor, these puffs are sure to disappear fast at your next gathering.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 puffs

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 sheets puff pastry, thawed

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one sheet of puff pastry into a rectangle. Cut the pastry into squares, approximately 3×3 inches in size.

  4. Place a spoonful of the spinach and cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.

  5. Fold the corners of each pastry square towards the center, pinching the edges to seal and form a puff.

  6. Repeat the process with the remaining puff pastry sheet and spinach mixture.

  7. Place the assembled spinach puffs on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each puff with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds, if desired.

  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and puffed up.

  9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

You can make these ahead by assembling the puffs and refrigerating them for up to a day or freezing them before baking.

If you don’t have puff pastry, you can substitute with phyllo dough for a slightly different texture.

  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 24 puffs
  • Calories: 210 kcal