Spinach and Ricotta Rolls Recipe

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Juicy, tacky spinach and ricotta filling enclosed in buttery, flaky puff pastry. These Spinach and Ricotta Rolls are nice finger meals for events, snack meals on the go, and popping into lunch containers. Snack Monsters’ dream come true! Plus they’re nice for making forward.

Spinach and Ricotta Rolls - a moist cheesy filling enclosed with buttery flaky puff pastry. Great make ahead for freezing! www.recipetineats.com

Posting stay from regional Queensland within the midst of mango harvesting on the Groves’ Tropical orchard!!!

Very long time readers might do not forget that I visited this exact same farm in early 2016. This Metropolis Gal turned Northern Seashores Gal Wanna-Be-Nation-Gal swept into Yeppoon, armed with cameras and all method of devices, able to get caught into the farm life. Turned up dressed utterly inappropriately (who wears a glittery clear WHITE TOP to a farm??) and because it so occurs, I simply missed the harvesting season. The mango timber had been naked, with only a few late bloomers remaining.

However this yr, I’m right here to witness the motion!!! YEE HA!

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I arrived yesterday, was greeted so warmly by the Groves Household – Boss Man Ian, Boss Girl Sandi, their daughter Mel (Australia’s Finest Mango Grader) and their son David (if it may be manufactured from wooden, he’ll construct it, if it could’t, he’ll nonetheless most likely determine it out) –  caught up on farm happenings over the past 12 months (so. A lot. TALKING!), shared laughs over mango daiquiris (oooh! Who needs the recipe??) and inside 2 seconds of strolling within the door of the homestead, I utterly took over the kitchen.

Can’t assist it. I partially did it beneath the guise of “Oh, let me allow you to, you’re so busy with packing the mangoes!”, however actually, I’m simply ridiculously overexcited in regards to the bounty of recent farm produce that I get to make use of on a whim. “Oh, I would like limes! Do we’ve limes?” “What herbs are there? Lemongrass? You develop lemongrass??” “Hmm. So for dinner, I would like inexperienced mangoes for a salad, virtually overripe ones for the mango ice cream, and ideal ripe ones for dessert.”

Subsequent week, I’ll be sharing all of the tales from my go to. Together with how I introduced an enormous suitcase which was largely stuffed with meals, together with these Spinach Ricotta Rolls. Actually. I do know, who does that, proper? Mad foodies. You don’t consider me? Hopefully one of many Groves will depart a testimonial on what they considered these rolls. 🙂

Spinach and Ricotta Rolls - a moist cheesy filling enclosed with buttery flaky puff pastry. Great make ahead for freezing! www.recipetineats.com
Spinach and Ricotta Rolls - a moist cheesy filling enclosed with buttery flaky puff pastry. Great make ahead for freezing! www.recipetineats.com

The filling for these Spinach Ricotta Rolls is barely totally different to what I take advantage of for my Spinach Ricotta Puffs and issues like Cannelloni (woah, how have I not shared a recipe for Canelloni but?), Lasagne (and once more, no recipe but??) and Spinach Ricotta Rotolo. The reason being as a result of the ratio of filling to the buttery puff pastry is greater than the Puffs, and there’s no sauce like with Cannelloni. So (I personally really feel) the filling must have extra flavour and be barely juicer.

Whereas you can also make this with recent spinach, I discover it tremendous straightforward to make use of frozen as a result of I completely purchase into the entire “snap frozen” factor. I applaud you in the event you use recent, and I’ve included notes within the recipe for a way to take action.

Blissful weekend everybody! – Johnsat xx


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Spinach and Ricotta Rolls Recipe

Spinach and Ricotta Rolls Recipe

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Serves: 24 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 202 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • 250 g / 8 oz frozen chopped spinach , thawed (Note 1)
  • 400 g / 13 oz firm ricotta (Note 2)
  • ¾ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, tasty, Monterey Jack, Gruyere, Pepper Jack)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 large garlic clove , minced
  • Pinch of nutmeg (fresh grated or powder)
  • ¼ – ½ tsp salt
  • Black pepper
  • 3 sheets puff pastry (Note 3)
  • 1 egg , beaten
  • Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Take pastry out of freezer.
  2. Place spinach in a colander and use a wooden spoon or your hands to press out excess water. You could also do this using a tea towel or paper towels. Transfer spinach to a bowl (drink the liquid, it’s good for you!).
  3. Add remaining Filling ingredients. Mix to combine.
  4. Place pastry on work surface and cut in half to create 2 rectangles – you should have 6 in total.
  5. Divide filling between pastries, brush edge with egg then roll up, finishing with the seam side down.
  6. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 180C/350F.
  7. Spray 2 x baking trays with oil (any).
  8. Cut rolls into 4, or whatever size you want. Brush tops with egg (makes it golden) then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  9. Bake for 25 minutes, then take out the top tray and move the bottom tray to the top and give it an additional 5 – 10 minutes to make it golden.
  10. Best served warm – the pastry is crispier and the filling is juicier. See notes for make ahead instructions.

Notes

1. This can be made with fresh spinach though I use frozen for convenience and because I totally buy into the whole “snap frozen” thing. To use fresh, finely slice about 600g / 1.2lb of fresh spinach. Blanch for 45 seconds, then drain in a colander. Cool then squeeze out excess liquid. Measure out 250g of spinach then use per recipe.
2. Some ricotta purchased from really good Italian delis are really soft and spreadable, like soft butter. That ricotta is good quality fresh ricotta and it’s actually too watery for this particular recipe. Use ricotta purchased from supermarkets (Harris Farms is great for people in Australia) either over the deli counter or in the refrigerator section. If you only have super fresh creamy ricotta, drain it in a colander for 30 minutes or so to remove excess liquid.
3. I use Pampas butter puff pastry and the sheets are about 25cm/10” squares.
4. To make ahead: These can be frozen once cooked (cool, then store in airtight container) or frozen raw. Defrosting then refreezing raw puff pastry is fine, it puffs up a tiny bit less but in this roll form, it’s not noticeable. Bake from frozen for 15 minutes if already cooked, 30 minutes if raw. Or defrost then bake for 10 minutes if already cooked for 25 minutes per recipe if raw.
5. The filling for this recipe is slightly juicier than the filling for my Spinach Ricotta Puffs because there is a higher ratio of filling to pastry, so unless it’s juicy, it has can be a bit dry unless served with sauce.
6. Nutrition per roll, assuming 24 rolls.
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I’m a food blogger who loves creating quick and easy recipes that bring big flavor without the fuss. Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated — and I’m here to share simple, fast food ideas that anyone can make at home. When I’m not in the kitchen, you’ll usually find me tasting new dishes, exploring cafés, or coming up with fresh food hacks to make everyday meals more fun.

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