Spinach Puffs with Cream Cheese are the ultimate party appetizer. A buttery, flaked puff pastry surrounds a silky, creamy filling of spinach, melted mozzarella, garlic, and cream cheese. The result is a golden, crisp, flaky shell, and a warm creamy but textured filling. This recipe is quick to prepare and can be made relatively soon before baking. It is a great party treat that will be heartily devoured by family and friends. You should try this recipe because:
the pastry is flaky and buttery. The outer pastry is made up of thin layers that are crisp and contrasting with the creamy filling.
the filling is creamy and cheesy. Cream cheese and mozzarella create a creamy filling with a subtle flavor.
it is quick to prepare with only several ingredients. The puff pastry can be bought frozen, and the ingredients are simple.
entertainment versatile. The puffs can be served at any celebration, family gathering, or as a snack.
Key Ingredients
Let’s discuss each ingredient separately and its contribution to the perfect spinach puff.
puff pastry – this light and flaky type of pastry makes up the shell of the puffs. The quality of the puff pastry will determine the light texture. You should let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight if it is frozen.
Baby spinach – unmilked and fast cooking. The baby spinach is easy and tender to cook.
garlic – the whole pound of the minced cloves provides a flavor to the dish.
olive oil – adds flavor the garlic and spinach and enriches its taste.
cream cheese – a base of the filling. The cream cheese serves as a thick base that holds everything together.
mozzarella cheese – the creamy mozzarella with a melt texture, does an excellent job when accompanied with cream cheese.
egg – Whipped into the filling, the egg binds the filling together to create an adhesive texture.
egg yolk – egg yolk goes on the top of the pastry aid in browning the pastry.
salt and black pepper – used to season the dish.
