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Chestnut, Spinach & Blue Cheese in Puff Pastry

A delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines earthy chestnuts, vibrant spinach, and creamy blue cheese, all encased in flaky puff pastry.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup chestnuts (cooked and chopped) Use roasted chestnuts for best flavor.
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (washed and roughly chopped) Sauté until wilted.
  • 1 cup blue cheese (crumbled) Can substitute with goat cheese for a milder flavor.
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened) Helps bind the filling together.
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated) Enhances flavor.
For the Puff Pastry
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed) Look for high-quality puff pastry.
  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash Gives a beautiful golden finish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the fresh spinach until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Let it cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled spinach, chopped chestnuts, crumbled blue cheese, softened cream cheese, black pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
  4. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until it measures about 12 inches square. Cut it into four equal squares.
  5. Spoon a generous amount of the filling onto the center of each pastry square.
  6. Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling to create a pouch. Pinch and seal the edges securely.
  7. Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed up and golden brown.
  2. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

Notes

Make-Ahead: Prepare the filling a day in advance. Assemble just before baking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.