Save to Pinterest Festive, bite-sized snacks featuring a creamy spinach and cheese filling wrapped in golden pastry, perfect for celebrating St. Patricks Day.
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)
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
Save to Pinterest 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
Save to Pinterest 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.