Chard and cheese baskets

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 200 g puff pastry
• 250 g fresh chard
• 100 g ricotta cheese or cream
• 50 g grated parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp olive oil (5 ml

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and prepare a tray with greaseproof paper.
2. Wash and finely chop the chard, removing the thick stems.
3. In a frying pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the chopped chard and cook until tender and wilted, about 3–4 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper, then let cool slightly.
6. In a bowl, mix the chard with the ricotta cheese and grated Parmesan until well combined into a smooth filling.
7. Cut the puff pastry into squares of approximately 8x8 cm.
8. Place each square in muffin molds, pressing lightly to form a little basket.
9. Fill each basket with the chard and cheese mixture.
10. Lightly beat the egg and brush the edges of the dough for a golden finish.
11. Bake for 15–20 minutes until the dough is golden and crispy.
12. Let cool for a few minutes before unmolding and serving as a starter or appetizer.