Cream Cheese Spinach Puffs (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Pastry Base

01 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
02 - 1 egg, beaten (for brushing

→ Filling

03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
06 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped spinach, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until thoroughly incorporated.
03 - Cut the thawed puff pastry sheet into equal squares. Place a generous spoonful of cream cheese mixture in the center of each square.
04 - Fold each pastry square over to create triangles and firmly press edges with a fork to seal.
05 - Brush the pastry triangles with beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
06 - Remove from oven and serve warm as an elegant appetizer or snack.

# Notes:

01 - Feel free to add other herbs or spices to the filling for extra flavor.
02 - These can be made ahead of time and frozen; just bake from frozen for a few extra minutes.

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