Crispy Spinach Artichoke Dip Stars Recipe Easy Puff Pastry Appetizer
These crispy spinach artichoke dip stars with puff pastry are a quick and easy appetizer featuring flaky golden pastry filled with a creamy, tangy spinach and artichoke mixture. Perfect for parties or a cozy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 16-20 stars (about 8-10 servings, 2 stars per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, chopped (canned or jarred, drained)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the thawed, well-drained spinach and chopped artichoke hearts, squeezing out excess moisture.
- Add softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and well mixed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets to about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thickness.
- Using a star-shaped cookie cutter or knife, cut out stars from each sheet (about 16-20 stars total).
- Place half of the stars on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of filling onto the center of each star.
- Brush edges of each filled star lightly with beaten egg. Top each with another star and press edges gently to seal.
- Brush tops of assembled stars with more beaten egg for a golden, crispy finish.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake stars for 15 to 20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Let stars cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving platter.
Notes
Squeeze out as much moisture as possible from spinach and artichokes to prevent soggy pastry. Use egg wash to seal edges and achieve a golden crust. If filling is too wet, add more Parmesan or breadcrumbs. Dough can be docked lightly to prevent large bubbles. Filling can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated. Freeze assembled stars before baking for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stars
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 5
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