# Components:
→ Filling
01 - 3.5 oz fresh spinach, chopped
02 - 4.4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2.1 oz shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1 garlic clove, minced
05 - 0.25 tsp salt
06 - 0.125 tsp black pepper
→ Pastry
07 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (about 8.8 oz)
08 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
→ Decoration
09 - 24 small fresh basil leaves (for clover effect)
# Method:
01 - Heat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Wilt the spinach in a pan over medium heat for 1 minute, then squeeze out excess moisture and let cool slightly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, blend the spinach, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic, salt, and black pepper until fully incorporated.
04 - Unroll the puff pastry and cut into 24 equal squares, approximately 2 x 2 inches each.
05 - Place a heaping teaspoon of the filling in the center of each pastry square.
06 - Fold the corners of each square towards the center, pinching to seal and form a four-leaf clover shape.
07 - Brush the tops of each shaped pastry with the beaten egg.
08 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
09 - Remove from the oven, immediately top each bite with a fresh basil leaf and let cool slightly before serving.
