Parmesan Spinach Puff Pastry Stars
A festive spinach puff pastry stars recipe for Christmas entertaining.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 53 minutes
- Yield: 24 stars
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook spinach: Heat oil, wilt spinach, add garlic for 30 seconds, then cool and squeeze completely dry.
- Make filling: Chop spinach and mix with cream cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Layer pastry: Spread filling over one pastry sheet, top with the second sheet, and press gently.
- Cut stars: Chill 10 minutes, then cut 24 stars and place on lined sheet pans.
- Bake: Brush with egg beaten with water, add remaining Parmesan and sesame, and bake at 400°F (205°C) for 15 to 18 minutes.
Notes
Editorial recipe draft: kitchen testing is required before making performance guarantees.