Ina Garten Spinach Puff Pastry Recipe
The Ina Garten Spinach Puff Pastry Recipe is flaky, creamy and very comforting. It looks fancy but is easy to make. The puff pastry turns golden and crisp.
Ingredients
- Puff pastry – 1 sheet thawed
- Fresh spinach – 3 cups chopped
- Cream cheese – 4 ounces softened
- Feta cheese – ½ cup crumbled
- Garlic – 1 clove minced
- Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
- Black pepper – ¼ teaspoon
- Egg – 1 beaten
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Cook the Spinach
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Add garlic. Cook briefly. Add spinach. Cook until wilted. Cool fully.
Mix the Filling
- In a bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, feta, salt and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Prepare the Pastry
- Roll puff pastry on a floured surface. Cut into equal squares or rectangles, based on preference.
Add the Filling
- Place a spoonful of spinach mixture in the center of each pastry piece. Do not overfill.
Fold the Pastry
- Fold pastry over filling into triangles or rectangles. Press edges gently to seal well.
Brush with Egg
- Brush tops with beaten egg. This helps create a golden and shiny crust during baking.
Bake the Pastry
- Place pastries on baking sheet. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
Cool Slightly
- Remove from oven. Let cool five minutes before serving. Filling will set slightly inside.
Notes
- Drain spinach well to avoid soggy pastry.
- Keep puff pastry cold before baking.
- Do not overfill the pastry pieces.
- Seal edges tightly to stop leaks.
- Bake until deep golden for best texture.