These appear to be savory pastries filled with spinach and cheese.

These appear to be savory pastries filled with spinach and cheese.

Ingredients

– 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
– 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
– 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
– 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

1. **Preheat the Oven:**
– Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. **Prepare the Filling:**
– In a bowl, combine the chopped spinach, feta cheese, ricotta cheese, minced garlic, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

3. **Roll Out the Puff Pastry:**
– On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth out any creases. Cut the pastry into squares (about 3×3 inches each).

4. **Fill the Pastry:**
– Place a tablespoon of the spinach and feta mixture in the center of each pastry square.

5. **Shape the Twists:**
– Fold opposite corners of each square over the filling, overlapping them slightly in the center. Press gently to seal.

6. **Apply Egg Wash:**
– Brush the top of each pastry with the beaten egg to give it a golden finish when baked.

7. **Bake:**
– Place the pastries on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed up.

8. **Garnish and Serve:**
– Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.

These Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Twists make a delicious appetizer or snack! Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like to know!