Wilted baby spinach folded into a creamy blend of ricotta, salty feta, and melted pizza cheese makes these spinach and ricotta pastries a go-to for quick lunches or easy appetizers. Wrapped in buttery, golden puff pastry, each bite offers a satisfying crunch that gives way to a smooth, savory filling.
Preparing these at home is straightforward, as the pastry handles well and bakes up into crisp, flaky rolls in under half an hour. The combination of cheeses creates a mild, comforting base that lets the fresh spinach shine, while a light egg wash and a sprinkle of sesame seeds add a professional-looking finish with an extra touch of texture.
Serve these warm straight from the oven for the best experience. They are substantial enough to pair with a side salad for a light meal, but they work just as well as finger food when hosting friends or packing into a picnic spread.
Read Full StoryIf you have leftover filling from these pastries, they work beautifully when repurposed into a creamy spinach and ricotta cannelloni for a heartier weeknight dinner. For those who simply cannot get enough of that smooth, salty cheese combination, try serving a bowl of silky whipped ricotta alongside some crusty bread as a quick appetizer before your main course.
Key Ingredients
- Ricotta cheese: Forms the smooth, creamy base for the pastry filling.
- Feta cheese: Provides a salty, tangy contrast to the mild ricotta.
- Baby spinach: Wilted and drained to provide the core vegetable filling for the rolls.
- Puff pastry: Used to wrap the cheese and spinach mixture into crispy, golden layers.
- Pizza blend cheese: Adds an extra layer of gooey, melted cheese to the pastry interior.
- Egg: Acts as a binder for the filling and a wash for a golden-brown finish.
- Sesame seeds: Optional topping that adds a subtle crunch and toasted aroma to the rolls.
More Ways to Use Spinach in Your Cooking
- If you enjoy these pastries, you will love Turkish spinach and eggs, which makes for an incredibly savory and satisfying breakfast or brunch.
- For a handheld snack that mirrors the crispy texture of our pastries, try making a batch of traditional spinach and cheese borek.
- When entertaining, a seasonal spinach and artichoke dip serves as a creative, vegetable-forward centerpiece that highlights similar flavor profiles.
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