Puff pastry snails with spinach and Parmesan

Puff pastry snails with spinach and Parmesan, filled with sautéed spinach and breadcrumbs, baked until golden. The Parmesan browns on top, while the spinach inside stays green and soft, good both warm and cold. I usually eat them warm, straight from the tray, and pack the rest for a picnic. Prep: 20 minutes. Cooking: 37 minutes. Total time: 57 minutes. Servings: 8. About 410 kcal and 12 g protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 kg fresh spinach
- 2000 ml water
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 package puff pastry (400 g)
- 1 egg
- 80 g grated Parmesan
Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. 2. Trim the spinach stalks, wash it in several changes of water and blanch it for 2 minutes in 2000 ml boiling water with 1 teaspoon fine salt. 3. Drain the spinach, chop it finely and sauté it in 3 tablespoons olive oil for about 5 minutes, until the water evaporates. 4. Turn off the heat, add 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon fine salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper and stir until evenly combined. Leave the filling to cool. 5. Leave the puff pastry at room temperature, then unwrap it and lay it on the work surface. Spread the filling over the whole surface in an even layer. 6. Roll the sheet tightly, then cut snails 1.5 cm thick and place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper. 7. Brush the snails lightly with 1 beaten egg and grate 50 g Parmesan over them. 8. Bake the tray for 30 minutes, until golden. 9. Take the snails out of the oven and grate the remaining 30 g Parmesan on top, generously. 10. Serve warm or cold, as you prefer.
Notes
Spinach with young leaves and thin stalks comes out milder, while old spinach with thick ribs stays bitter and harsh after blanching. If you cut the snails thicker than 1.5 cm, add a few minutes in the oven until they brown. The snails can be baked a day ahead, kept in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for a few minutes to crisp up again. They contain gluten, eggs and dairy. They are best served with a green salad with lemon, or with tomatoes and olive oil.
Frequently asked questions
What if the spinach filling stays watery?
Sauté it for 3 more minutes on low heat, without extra oil, and let it cool uncovered before spreading it.
What can I use instead of Parmesan?
Aged grated cheese, in the same amount of 80 g, works almost as well, but it is saltier, so use less salt in the filling.
How do I cut the snails without them unrolling?
Use a long, very sharp knife and cut in one movement, without pressing.
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