Spinach Feta Cranberry Trees (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 -
8.8 oz fresh spinach
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1 clove garlic, minced
→ Cheeses
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7 oz feta cheese
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3.5 oz cream cheese
→ Fruits & Nuts
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1.8 oz dried cranberries, chopped
→ Pastry & Baking
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2 sheets puff pastry
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
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1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
→ Spices
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1/8 tsp nutmeg
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1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat fresh spinach in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted. Transfer to a colander and press out excess moisture.
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Roughly chop the wilted spinach and combine in a mixing bowl with crumbled feta, softened cream cheese, minced garlic, nutmeg, cracked black pepper, and chopped dried cranberries. Mix until creamy and well blended.
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Using one puff pastry sheet as a template, cut two large triangles from the sheets. Place one triangle on parchment paper.
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Spread the spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the first triangle, leaving a small border around the edges. Place the second triangle on top, aligning edges carefully.
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Cut horizontal strips along both sides of the assembled triangles, leaving the center uncut to maintain the tree shape. Twist each strip once or twice to create branch-like shapes.
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Brush the entire puff pastry tree with the beaten egg. Optionally, sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the top.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 22 to 25 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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Pressing moisture out of spinach is crucial to avoid soggy pastry.