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Salatini di Sfoglia con Spinaci e Ricotta
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Salatini di Sfoglia con Spinaci e Ricotta

Salatini di Sfoglia con Spinaci e Ricotta are flaky, savory puff pastry bites filled with creamy ricotta and spinach. Perfect for aperitivo or as a crowd-pleasing snack, these golden delights are guaranteed to be the highlight of any gathering.

By Giovanni Siracusa

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December 23, 2024

Salatini di Sfoglia con Spinaci e Ricotta

By Giovanni Siracusa

Ingredients

  • 500g

    Puff pastry dough (2 sheets)

  • 400g

    Ricotta

  • 450g

    Spinach

  • 40g

    Breadcrumbs

  • 50g

    Grated Parmigiano Reggiano

  • 1

    Egg (for egg wash)

  • 1

    Garlic clove

  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • flaky salt 

  • Olive oil

TOTAL TIME

45 minutes

18-20 servings

Salatini di Sfoglia con Spinaci e Ricotta are an elegant yet easy-to-make snack that delivers big on flavor. Whether paired with a glass of Gratsi White or served as an appetizer, these puff pastry bites are sure to impress.

A bowl of fresh spinach leaves, a block of Parmesan cheese, and a bowl of ricotta cheese sit on a wooden surface with scattered spinach leaves.

STEP 1

Start by removing the puff pastry sheets from the freezer and allowing them to thaw completely at room temperature.

STEP 2

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic clove and sauté until fragrant, about one minute. Add the spinach to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until fully wilted, stirring occasionally. Remove the spinach from the heat and let it cool to room temperature before chopping it finely. Be sure to remove the garlic clove.

STEP 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, ricotta, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.

A glass bowl filled with a mixture of ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, and herbs, being stirred with a black spatula on a white surface.

STEP 4

Lay the thawed puff pastry sheets flat on a piece of parchment paper. Divide the spinach and ricotta filling evenly between the two sheets. Using a spatula or the back of a spoon, spread the filling into a thin, even layer, leaving a small 1 cm border around the edges.

A square sheet of dough is covered evenly with a spinach and ricotta cheese mixture, spread to the edges, on a piece of parchment paper.

STEP 5

Carefully roll each puff pastry sheet tightly into a log, starting from one side and rolling all the way to the other end. Wrap the logs in parchment paper and place them in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up.

Close-up of a rolled sheet of dough filled with a green and white ricotta and spinach mixture, ready to be sliced, on a white surface.

STEP 6

 Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the chilled logs from the freezer and unwrap them. Brush the tops of the logs with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds generously over the surface.

Slices of a rolled pastry filled with a green spinach and cheese mixture, topped with sesame seeds, are arranged on a parchment-lined baking tray.

STEP 7

Using a sharp knife, slice each log into rounds about 1–1.5 in thick. Arrange the slices on the baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for expansion during baking.

Sliced spinach and cheese pastry topped with sesame seeds is served on a green platter, with a glass of white wine in the background on a lacy tablecloth.

STEP 8

Bake the rolls for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

Enjoy these Salatini di Sfoglia con Spinaci e Ricotta with a glass of Gratsi White. Buon Appetito!

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