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 Notes
Pair with a cold Irish lager or sparkling water with lime.
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.
Save to Pinterest Common Recipe Questions
- → Can I substitute the spinach with other greens?
Yes, baby kale or arugula can be used as alternatives to spinach for a slightly different flavor profile.
- → What type of cheese works best in the filling?
A combination of cream cheese and shredded cheddar provides a creamy and tangy taste that complements the greens.
- → How do I achieve the golden puff pastry finish?
Brushing the bites with beaten egg before baking helps create a shiny, golden crust.
- → Can I prepare these bites ahead of time?
Assemble the bites and keep them refrigerated before baking to maintain freshness if preparing in advance.
- → What drinks pair well with these festive bites?
Cold Irish lagers or sparkling water with a splash of lime complement the flavors nicely.