Description
This Puff Pastry Wrapped Cheesy Asparagus recipe is individual roasted asparagus spears coated with cheese and bundled up in a soft, flaky puff pastry. A delicious appetizer for any spring-time occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed to room temperature
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 bunch asparagus (approximately 16-32 spears spears)*
- optional: 1 egg + 1/2 teaspoon cold water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with a silicone baking mat, set aside.
- In a small bowl, whip together the ricotta and parmesan cheeses and the black pepper. Roll the puff pastry sheet out on a lightly floured surface. Spread the cheese mixture evenly onto the puff pastry. Cut it into 16 even strips, about 1/2 inch wide.
- Rinse and trim the ends of your asparagus; pat dry with a paper towel. Wrap 1-2 asparagus spears with a puff pastry strip, with the cheese side in. Place on the sheet pan. Optional: If desired, whisk together the egg and cold water and brush over top the pastry.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown.
Notes
*I used 2 asparagus spears in each wrap because mine were smaller in diameter. If you have thicker asparagus, you might choose to just place 1 spear in each wrap.