Puff pastry tubes with cheese and spinach filling
6 servings
30 minutes
Puff pastry tubes filled with cheese and spinach are an exquisite dish of European cuisine that brings sophistication and the taste of Mediterranean traditions. The delicate phyllo dough, baked to a crispy golden crust, envelops a soft, creamy filling of feta and mascarpone, complemented by the freshness of spinach and a hint of black pepper spice. These tubes are perfect for festive dinners as well as cozy family breakfasts. They can be served warm with a glass of white wine or a tangy yogurt and herb sauce. The dish not only pleases the eye with its elegant appearance but also offers a rich gastronomic experience, balancing between lightness and depth of flavor. Each crispy tube is a small masterpiece of culinary art.
1
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees.
2
In a blender, mix thawed and drained spinach, feta, and mascarpone. Whip until smooth and season with pepper to taste. Transfer to a piping bag.
- Frozen spinach: 300 g
- Feta cheese: 230 g
- Mascarpone cheese: 230 g
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Place 1 sheet of dough on a work surface. Brush half of the dough with olive oil, fold it in half, and brush with oil again. Squeeze a strip of spinach filling (about 1 tablespoon) at the edge and carefully roll the dough tightly. Place on a baking sheet and brush the top with olive oil. Repeat the same with the remaining dough and filling.
- Filo dough: 40 pieces
- Olive oil: 0.6 glass
- Frozen spinach: 300 g
4
Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.