# Ingredients:
→ Filling
01 - 3.5 oz fresh spinach, chopped
02 - 4.4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2.1 oz shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1 garlic clove, minced
05 - 1/4 tsp salt
06 - 1/8 tsp black pepper
→ Pastry
07 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (about 8.8 oz)
08 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
→ Decoration
09 - 24 small fresh basil leaves (for clover effect)
# Directions:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a pan over medium heat, wilt the chopped spinach for 1 minute, then squeeze out excess moisture and allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the wilted spinach, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
04 - Unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut into 24 equal squares, approximately 2 x 2 inches each.
05 - Place a heaping teaspoon of the prepared filling in the center of each puff pastry square.
06 - Fold the corners of each square towards the center, pinching the edges to seal and create a four-leaf clover shape.
07 - Brush the tops of each shaped bite with the beaten egg to achieve a golden finish upon baking.
08 - Bake the assembled bites for 15 to 18 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
09 - Remove from the oven and immediately place a fresh basil leaf on top of each bite to resemble a clover.
10 - Allow the bites to cool slightly before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
