Description
These Delightful Feta and Spinach Tartlets are a delicious and savory snack featuring a flaky puff pastry crust filled with a flavorful mixture of feta, Parmesan, spinach, and garlic. Perfect for parties or a light appetizer, these tartlets bake to a golden brown crisp and offer a wonderful balance of creamy, tangy, and herby flavors.
Ingredients
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Pastry
- 1 sheet Frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- Nonstick cooking spray (for greasing muffin pan)
Filling
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise (Greek yogurt can be a substitute)
- 1 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or Pecorino Romano for sharper taste)
- 1 cup Frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground black pepper (can add red pepper flakes for extra heat)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (180°C) and spray the muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Pastry Cups: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 24 equal squares. Gently press each square into the muffin cups, forming little pastry shells.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, crumbled feta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, thawed and drained chopped spinach, minced garlic, and ground black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Fill Pastry Cups: Spoon the prepared spinach and cheese filling into each pastry cup, making sure not to overfill to allow room for the pastry to puff and cook evenly.
- Bake Tartlets: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 16 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the tartlets from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before transferring to a serving dish. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure the frozen spinach is fully thawed and well-drained to avoid soggy tartlets.
- For a sharper flavor, substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano cheese.
- Mayonnaise can be replaced with Greek yogurt for a lighter filling.
- Optional: Add red pepper flakes to the filling for a spicy kick.
- These tartlets can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
