Description
A delightful combination of flaky puff pastry wrapped around crisp asparagus, enhanced with cheese and seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 cup grated cheese (Parmesan, Gruyère or cheddar)
- 1 beaten egg (for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional)
- Butter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the asparagus and trim off the tough ends. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- On a floured surface, roll out your puff pastry sheet to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly across the pastry and lay asparagus spears on top.
- Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs to taste.
- Fold the pastry over the asparagus and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the top with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing to serve.
Notes
Keep the puff pastry cold before baking for the best flakiness. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through the cooking time for even browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Asparagus, Puff Pastry, Vegetarian, Appetizer, Family Recipe