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Sinister Spinach Puffs
Sinister Spinach Puffs with Dark Pastry are a spooky, delicious appetizer perfect for Halloween gatherings or themed dinners. With a flaky, dark-colored pastry shell encasing a creamy, cheesy spinach filling, these puffs are as tempting as they are eerie. Activated charcoal gives the pastry its dark hue, adding drama to your table, while the filling is packed with wholesome spinach and rich cheese. Impress guests with these eye-catching treats that are surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet Puff pastry, thawed (approx. 230 calories)
- 1 tsp Activated charcoal powder (0 calories)
- 1 cup Spinach, finely chopped (7 calories)
- 1/2 cup Ricotta cheese (216 calories)
- 1/2 cup Shredded mozzarella (170 calories)
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan (110 calories)
- 1 clove Garlic, minced (4 calories)
- 1 large Egg, beaten (70 calories)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil (120 calories)
- Pinch Salt and pepper to taste (0 calories)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Evenly sprinkle the activated charcoal powder over it and gently knead until combined, then re-roll to the original size.
- Cut the pastry into 6 equal squares and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Place a heaping tablespoon of the spinach mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the corners of each square towards the center to enclose the filling, pinching the edges to seal.
- Arrange the puffs on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each with beaten egg for a glossy finish.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
This recipe is approximately 927 calories and serves six. Each serving will be approximately 154.5 calories. This recipe should take roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook. This is a total time of 40 minutes.
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