Save to Pinterest 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 FAQs
- → Can I substitute the spinach with another green?
Yes, baby kale or arugula can be used as alternatives to spinach for a slightly different flavor and texture.
- → How can I make the filling spicier?
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the filling mixture to introduce some heat.
- → What type of pastry is best to use?
Puff pastry works best due to its flaky texture and ability to puff up during baking, creating a light, golden exterior.
- → Can I prepare these bites in advance?
Yes, you can assemble the bites and keep them refrigerated before baking, but bake them fresh for best puff and texture.
- → What can I serve alongside these bites?
They pair well with crisp Irish lager or sparkling water with lime for a refreshing complement.
