Description
Delicious Spinach and Ricotta Rolls are savory pastries filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, garlic, and Parmesan, wrapped in flaky phyllo or puff pastry. Perfect for a quick snack, light meal, or party appetizer, these rolls offer a balanced flavor of mild cheese and earthy greens, baked to a golden crisp in under 45 minutes.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach, rinsed and wilted
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Pastry and Finishing
- Phyllo dough sheets or puff pastry sheets (enough to make 6-8 rolls)
- Olive oil or melted butter, for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare the Spinach Filling: Rinse fresh spinach thoroughly and cook it down in a hot pan with a little olive oil and minced garlic until wilted. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool, then squeeze out any excess moisture to prevent sogginess.
- Mix the Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, eggs, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if using. Fold in the cooled spinach until the mixture is creamy and well blended.
- Roll Out the Pastry: Lay phyllo or puff pastry sheets on a clean surface. If using phyllo, brush each sheet lightly with olive oil or melted butter to create layers that will become crisp and flaky when baked.
- Assemble the Rolls: Spread the spinach and ricotta filling evenly along one edge of the pastry sheet. Carefully roll up the pastry into a tight cylinder and seal the edges by pinching or brushing with water. Repeat until all filling and pastry are used.
- Bake Until Golden: Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with olive oil or melted butter for extra color and crispiness. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden and puffed.
Notes
- Drain the spinach well to avoid soggy rolls and keep the pastry crisp.
- Don’t overfill the rolls to ensure they wrap tightly and bake evenly.
- Brush each phyllo sheet with oil or butter to achieve a perfect flaky texture.
- Use fresh, non-watery ricotta for best creaminess and flavor.
- Allow the assembled rolls to rest a few minutes before baking for better shape retention.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: spinach rolls, ricotta rolls, savory pastries, spinach and cheese appetizer, quick snack, phyllo rolls, puff pastry rolls
