Florentine Appetizer Puffs

Elevate your next gathering with these irresistible Florentine Appetizer Puffs—a golden, flaky delight packed with creamy spinach and cheese goodness. Perfectly bite-sized for easy entertaining, these puffs combine the delicate layers of buttery puff pastry with a rich filling made from vibrant spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan, and mozzarella, seasoned to perfection with a hint of garlic and nutmeg. Quick to prepare and baking to golden perfection in just 20 minutes, they’re a show-stopping appetizer that’s guaranteed to impress. Serve them warm to highlight their melty, savory center, and watch as they disappear off the plate! Ideal for parties, holidays, or even as an indulgent snack, these Florentine Puffs are a must-make for lovers of spinach-and-cheese indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 frozen puff pastry sheets
• 10 oz frozen chopped spinach
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp water
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 pinch of nutmeg

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to package instructions. Cut each sheet into 16 squares to create 32 pieces total. Place the squares onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Thaw the chopped spinach and squeeze out as much excess water as possible using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash.

Step 6

Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the spinach mixture onto the center of each puff pastry square. Gently fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to form a pouch or leave them open for a rustic look.

Step 7

Brush the tops and edges of the puff pastry with the egg wash for a beautiful golden finish.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your Florentine Appetizer Puffs!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	668.3 grams (668.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1456

Total Fat 106.80g	137%
Saturated Fat 49.10g	246%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 391mg	130%
Sodium 3338mg	145%
Total Carbohydrate 77.70g	28%
Dietary Fiber 9.60g	34%
Total Sugars 6.80g
Protein 58.80g	118%

Vitamin D 48IU	240%
Calcium 1389mg	107%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 1677mg	36%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.8%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 20.6%