Cream Cheese Spinach Puffs (Flaky, Cheesy & Golden-Baked!)
These Cream Cheese Spinach Puffs are the ultimate bite-sized comfort. With a flaky puff pastry shell, creamy herbed spinach filling, and melted mozzarella, they’re perfect for brunches, parties, or whenever you want something fancy that’s secretly easy. Crisp on the outside, warm and cheesy on the inside—they disappear fast!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6–12 puffs 1x
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
7 oz baby spinach
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
8 oz cream cheese
½ cup mozzarella cheese
1 egg (for filling)
1 egg yolk (for brushing)
Pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Sauté garlic in olive oil for 1–2 minutes over medium heat. Add spinach, season, and cook until wilted. Let cool.
Mix filling: In a bowl, combine cooled spinach mixture with cream cheese, mozzarella, one egg, salt, and pepper.
Cut puff pastry into 6–12 squares, depending on size preference.
Spoon filling into the center of each square. Fold opposite corners toward the middle and press to seal.
Brush tops with egg yolk.
Bake for 25–35 minutes, or until golden and puffed. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 12g