300grfresh spinachcenter ribs removed, finely chopped or frozen, well drained and squeezed out.
100grfresh goat’s cheese
1teaspoonsalt
Black pepper to season
Grated nutmeg
Eggs: 2 whole + 2 yolkssave the white to make macaroons or meringues
1tablespoonmilkfor glazing
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Instructions
Wilt the spinach with ½ teaspoon of salt until the leaves become a little darker. Don’t overcook. Cover and set aside to cool.
When the spinach is cool, combine it in a bowl with the goat’s cheese and ½ teaspoon of salt. Sprinkle generously with grated black pepper and grated nutmeg.
Heat the oven to Moderately Hot 400°F/200°C/Gas 6, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out half the pastry to make a circle about 10 inches (25cm) in diameter, using an upturned plate as a template to cut a circle. Save the trimmings.
Arrange the spinach and cheese mix on top, leaving a margin of about 4cm (1½ inches), and create four little wells in the spinach. Break 1 whole egg into two of the wells, and put the yolks of two others in the remaining wells (Or you can just use 4 small whole eggs instead).
Roll out the other half of the pastry, and place it on top of the pie, crimping the edges to seal them. Brush the top and edges with milk. Use the trimmings to make designs to on top of the pie and brush with more milk.
Bake for 40-50 minutes until the pie is golden brown.
Notes
4 eggs can be substituted for 2 whole eggs and 2 egg yolks called for in the recipe.
Keep an eye on your pie while baking, as every oven is different and pies are a little finicky. But, don't let this worry you that the recipe is difficult; it's not.