Spinach and Pear in Puff Pastry
This unusual yet delightful recipe was discovered at La Gabarra restaurant in Madrid. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised, as the combination of spinach and pears creates a fabulous blend of flavors.
Ingrediënten
Makes 4 Delicious Servings
- ¾ pound puff pastry dough either homemade or store-bought
- ½ pound fresh spinach rinsed, trimmed, and coarsely chopped
- 1 pear peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
- Kosher or sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- A dash of freshly grated or ground nutmeg
- Béchamel White Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
Instructies
- Position your oven rack in the upper position and preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Roll out the puff pastry dough on a floured surface until it reaches a thickness of 1/8 inch, then cut it into 8 rounds, each measuring around 2. 5 inches in diameter.
- Using a 1. 5-inch round cookie cutter, score a circle in the center of each round, but be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Bake the pastry rounds for approximately 10 minutes or until they turn golden.
- Remove the scored circle from each round to create a hollow space for the filling.
- Keep the pastry warm until you're ready to use it, or reheat it quickly before assembling.
- While the pastry is baking, place the chopped spinach in a large saucepan, sprinkle it with a few drops of water, and add the pear.
- Stir to combine and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook over low heat until just tender, taking care not to let the spinach or pear become overly soggy.
- Drain any remaining liquid.
- Let's prepare the béchamel sauce: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Gradually stir in the milk and broth, continuing to stir constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
- Combine the sauce with the spinach mixture and season with salt, pepper, and a touch of nutmeg.
- You can prepare this sauce ahead of time.
- Fill the hollow pastry shells with the spinach and pear mixture and serve these delectable creations.
- Enjoy!
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