Chestnut, Spinach & Blue Cheese En Croûte
Chestnut, Spinach & Blue Cheese En Croûte is a show-stopping dish that combines crispy puff pastry with a decadent filling of earthy chestnuts, vibrant spinach, and tangy blue cheese. Perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe is straightforward yet delivers restaurant-quality flavors. With its stunning presentation and irresistible aroma, this en croûte will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh spinach (about 30g)
- 1 cup cooked chestnuts, chopped (about 150g)
- 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled (about 113g)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (8 oz or 226g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until soft (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in fresh spinach and chopped chestnuts; cook until spinach wilts. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before mixing in crumbled blue cheese.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spoon the cooled filling onto one half of the pastry; fold over the other half to encase the filling. Seal edges using a fork or by crimping.
- Brush the top with beaten egg and bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Substitute blue cheese with goat cheese or feta for different flavor profiles. Prepare the filling ahead of time and store in the fridge for easy assembly later. Serve with a light salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.