Easy, quick and show-stopping Easter appetizer
The Easter savory muffins with puff pastry are an original starter, simple to make and perfect to enrich the holiday table. Thanks to the crunchy puff pastry base and the creamy filling of ricotta, spinach and scamorza, these muffins are tasty and very impressive.
Inside they hide a special surprise: a boiled quail egg, which makes them even more perfect for the Easter lunch. They are ideal as an appetizer, for a buffet or even for a festive aperitif.
The preparation is really simple and quick, but the final result is elegant and surprising.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6/8
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Easter
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry
- 1 cup ricotta (about 8.8 oz)
- 1 cup cooked spinach (well-drained, about 7 oz)
- 8 quail eggs (Boiled)
- 1 egg
- nutmeg
- 2 oz scamorza cheese
- salt
- garlic
Steps
👩🍳 Preparation video HERE.
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Let’s prepare the filling
In a bowl place:
ricotta
minced garlic
a pinch of nutmeg
salt
Mix well.
Add the cooked, well-drained spinach and combine.
Finally add the egg and mix until you obtain a creamy and homogeneous mixture.
Prepare the puff pastry
Unroll the puff pastry.
Using a round cutter, cut out circles.
Take each circle, gently stretch it with your hands and place it into the muffin tins, pressing it well on the bottom and sides.
Fill the muffins
Put a little ricotta and spinach filling on the bottom.
Add a boiled quail egg in the center and a few cubes of scamorza.
Cover with a little more filling.
Baking
Bake in the oven at 356°F for about 25–30 minutes, until the puff pastry is golden.
Let cool slightly before serving.
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✨ Result
You will get savory muffins that are:
crispy on the outside
creamy inside
very show-stopping
Perfect as a simple and original Easter appetizer.
Storage:
The savory muffins can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days in an airtight container.
They can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
It is not recommended to freeze them once cooked.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I substitute the scamorza?Sure, you can use provola, well-drained mozzarella or any melting cheese.
Can I use shortcrust pastry (pasta brisée)?Yes, it’s a great alternative to puff pastry.
Can I use regular chicken eggs instead of quail eggs?Yes, but you’ll need to cut them to fit the mold.
