If you’re looking for a quick idea, delicious and perfect for any occasion, puff pastry rustics with ricotta and spinach are just right for you! A great classic of Italian cuisine, loved because it combines the simplicity of the ingredients with the goodness of a crispy shell that encloses a creamy and flavorful filling.
These rustics are ideal as an appetizer, aperitif, or quick second course: you can serve them at a dinner with friends, a party buffet, a picnic, or simply when you want to treat yourself to something tasty without spending hours in the kitchen.
The beauty of this recipe is that you only need a few ingredients — puff pastry, ricotta, spinach, and parmesan — and in less than an hour, you will have fragrant and golden rustics, good both hot and cold. Prepare them in advance and see how they get snatched up: no one will be able to resist this timeless combination!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 5 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 10 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 roll puff pastry
- 10.5 oz spinach, frozen (about 5 cubes)
- 8.8 oz ricotta
- 1.8 oz grated parmesan
- 1 egg
- to taste salt
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- Baking Tray
Steps
Chop the boiled and well-drained spinach coarsely. Place them in a bowl together with ricotta, parmesan, egg, and a pinch of salt. Mix until homogeneous.
Unroll the puff pastry.
Spread the filling on one half, leaving some edge free.
Cover with the other half of pastry and seal the sides well by pressing the edges.
Pierce the surface with a fork, then brush with a little extra virgin olive oil.
Transfer to a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 356°F (180°C) for about 35-40 minutes, until golden.
Let it cool slightly and cut into squares.
Storage
You can store puff pastry rustics with ricotta and spinach:
in the fridge, well sealed in an airtight container, for 2 days;
you can reheat them in the oven or air fryer to make them crispy again;
I do not recommend freezing them after baking, better to prepare and bake them fresh.
Tips
You can add nutmeg to the filling for a spicy touch.
If you want a more golden effect, brush with beaten egg yolk instead of oil.
To make them even more delicious, add cubes of cooked ham or smoked scamorza to the filling.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I prepare the rustics in advance?
Of course! You can prepare them and store them in the fridge uncooked for a few hours, then bake them at the last minute.
What should I serve them with?
They are perfect on their own, but also served with cold cuts and cheeses for a complete buffet.
