SPINACH PUFFS
Makes 12 puffs
1 sheet puff pastry ( 250 grams ) 7 ounces baby spinach 2 garlic cloves , minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 7 ounces ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 1 egg yolk 1 pinch salt 1 pinch black pepper 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking tray with parchment paper .
Heat a pan over medium heat , add olive oil and when hot , sauté the garlic for 2 minutes or until soft .
Then , add the spinach , season with a pinch of salt and pepper and sauté until soft . Remove the pan and set it aside to cold down .
Cut the puff pastry sheet into 12 squares and place them on the baking tray .
In a mixing bowl , add the spinach , ricotta cheese , Parmesan cheese and one egg . Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and mix together .
Divide the spinach mixture and place a portion in the middle of each square . Fold two opposite corners of each square together and press them tightly to seal .
Brush all the spinach puffs with egg yolk and sprinkle some sesame seeds on top .
Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden .
Recipe from Coco & Camellia
MAKE AHEAD : Puffs can be prepared , without baking , the day before and refrigerated overnight , or prepared up to a week early and frozen . Thaw frozen puffs before baking .
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