Spinach and feta parcels

Name: Spinach and feta parcels
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: Makes about 45
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 6 sheets filo pastry; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 120 g (4 oz) feta cheese, crumbled with a fork; 250 g (8 oz) English spinach, torn; 60 g (2 oz) ricotta or curd cheese; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 75 g (2½ oz) unsalted butter, melted

Preparation info

Makes about
45

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr 5

Appears in

Finger Food

By Le Cordon Bleu

Published 1998

About

These delicious small parcels, resembling purses, have a lovely crisp exterior and a soft creamy centre.

Ingredients

75 g (2½ oz) unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon olive oil

Pastry
Starter
Vegetarian

Method

Brush two baking trays with melted butter.
Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Stir in the feta and ricotta until they become soft and coat the spinach. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Remove the pan from the heat, cool slightly, then stir in the egg, parsley and basil. Set asid