Description
This Easy Air Fryer Brie and Spinach Danish is a rich, flaky, and cheesy delight that comes together in just 25 minutes. With buttery puff pastry wrapped around creamy brie and savory spinach, it’s a quick and elegant dish perfect for entertaining, snacking, or an easy gourmet meal.
Ingredients
1/2 x 250 g packet frozen chopped spinach, thawed
150 g packet Castello Double Cream Brie, well chilled
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, just thawed
Instructions
- Prepare the spinach: Place the thawed spinach in a strainer and use the back of a spoon to press out as much excess liquid as possible to prevent sogginess.
- Assemble the Danish: Halve the brie horizontally and place it in the center of the puff pastry sheet. Spread the spinach evenly over the top of the brie.
- Shape the pastry: On both long sides of the brie, cut 2 cm-wide diagonal strips. Fold the short ends of the pastry over the filling, then fold one strip from each side alternately across the top to create a braided pattern, sealing any gaps.
- Air fry: Carefully transfer the wrapped pastry to the air fryer basket. Cook at 180°C for about 10 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed, golden, and crisp.
- Rest and serve: Transfer the Danish to a board and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm for the perfect gooey, melty brie filling.
Notes
Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for crunch before folding the pastry.
For a sweet-salty twist, drizzle honey over the top after baking.
Mix the spinach with garlic powder or chili flakes for extra flavor.
Brush pastry with milk or melted butter before cooking for a glossy finish.
For oven baking, cook at 200°C for about 20 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Snack / Light Meal
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Modern Australian / European Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 Danish
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
