Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Baked Eggs Napoleon Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry for 30 minutes until pliable. Prepare a floured surface for rolling.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold the thawed pastry sheets and cut into squares (4x4 inches). Score an inner square and brush edges with beaten egg.
- Bake the pastry for 12-15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped shallots and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes.
- Add fresh spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, mix spinach with cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the pastry wells with the creamy spinach mixture, leaving space for the eggs.
- Crack a large egg into each pastry well, season tops with salt and pepper.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks are slightly runny.
- Let them sit for a couple of minutes, garnish with chives, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Notes
Keep pastry cold while working to maintain its flaky texture. Watch eggs to avoid overbaking. Smooth filling by beating cream cheese first. Experiment with different fillings to suit your taste. Squeeze out moisture from sautéed spinach to prevent sogginess.
