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Spinach and Four-Cheese Puff Pastry Bites with Tomato-Onion Chutney Recipe

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This Spinach Puff Pastry recipe features flaky puff pastry pockets filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, perfectly paired with a savory tomato-caramelized onion chutney for dipping. It’s an elegant appetizer or snack that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.

Ingredients

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Spinach Puff Pastry Filling

  • 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Italian four-cheese blend
  • 1/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup, packed, baby spinach leaves, chopped finely
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed through garlic press
  • 1 teaspoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch black pepper
  • 1 package frozen puff pastry (containing 2 sheets), thawed and kept cold in the fridge
  • 1 whisked egg, for egg wash

Tomato-Caramelized Onion Chutney

  • Olive oil
  • 2 white onions, cut in half, and then each half cut into thirds, then sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
  • Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  1. Gather chutney ingredients: Begin by gathering and prepping all of the tomato-caramelized onion chutney ingredients (if preparing) to have ready and organized for use.
  2. Caramelize onions: To prepare the chutney, place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, and drizzle in about 4 tablespoons of oil. Once it becomes hot, add in the sliced onion, and allow it to slowly caramelize, stirring frequently, for about 12-14 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and seasonings: Stir in the garlic, plus a pinch or two of salt and pepper, and the sugar. Once the garlic becomes aromatic, add in the balsamic vinegar and stir, and allow it to become syrupy and reduced, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add tomatoes and parsley: Add in the crushed tomatoes, along with the chopped parsley, and stir to combine. Add a little more salt and pepper to taste, and allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 1 minute, just to meld the flavors.
  5. Set chutney aside: Set aside and keep warm until ready to serve alongside the spinach puff pastry.
  6. Gather filling ingredients: Next, gather and prep all of the spinach puff pastry ingredients according to the ingredient list above to have ready and organized for use.
  7. Prepare filling: To make the filling, add all of the filling ingredients beginning with the whipped cream cheese up to and including the pinch of black pepper to a bowl, and mix well to combine. Set aside for a moment.
  8. Prepare pastry: Place a thawed puff pastry sheet in front of you on a lightly floured work surface, unfold, and gently roll out to make it even and just slightly thinner. Cut the puff pastry into 16 small rectangles/squares (that’s 4 strips horizontally, 4 strips vertically).
  9. Fill and seal pastry: Add about a 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of the filling into the center of each, and brush the top edges with some of the egg wash, then fold the bottom over the filling to touch the top, and carefully press with your fingers to seal the edges. Repeat until all are done, placing the little pockets onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  10. Repeat for second sheet: Repeat this process with the other puff pastry sheet.
  11. Chill pastry: Before baking, brush the tops with more egg wash, and place the spinach puff pastry into the fridge to chill for about 15- 20 minutes.
  12. Preheat and bake: While the bites chills, preheat your oven to 400°. Then, bake the puffs for 20-22 minutes, until golden-brown, crispy and puffy.
  13. Serve: Serve warm with warm tomato-caramelized onion chutney for dipping.

Notes

    Keywords: spinach puff pastry recipe, vegetarian puff pastry appetizers, spinach cheese puffs, puff pastry snacks, tomato caramelized onion chutney

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