Honey Florentines
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These honey Florentines have become one of my favorite things to make on a busy weeknight. The beautiful combination of creamy ricotta, fresh spinach, and a touch of honey creates something that feels fancy but comes together in just an hour from start to finish. I love that spinach is packed with iron and nutrients, so you're getting real nourishment alongside pure comfort food. The best part is how simple this recipe actually is; the buttery pastry crust requires just a few basic ingredients, and everything else comes together without any fussy techniques. It's the kind of dish that impresses people without demanding hours in the kitchen, and the flavors are absolutely divine.
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Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 150 gbutter
- 100 mlice-cold water
- 250 gspinach(fresh)
- 250 gricotta cheese(low-fat)
- 100 mlhoney
- 1 eggegg
- 1 gsalt
- ½ gblack pepper
- 20 gchopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- 3
Gradually add the ice-cold water, stirring with a fork until the dough comes together in a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- 4
Divide the dough in half and roll out each half into a thin sheet, about 3 mm thick. Cut into triangles, about 10 cm long.
- 5
In a separate bowl, mix together the spinach, ricotta cheese, and honey. Spoon a tablespoon of the filling onto one half of each triangle, leaving a 1 cm border around the edges. Fold the other half over to form a triangle and press the edges to seal.
- 6
Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 7
Allow the florentines to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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