Description
Delicious and elegant asparagus puff pastry bundles featuring tender asparagus wrapped in flaky pastry with savory prosciutto and melted Gruyere cheese, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 12-16 ounces), ends trimmed
Pastry & Cheese
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 8 ounces Gruyere, shredded
Meat
- 12 slices prosciutto
Other
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare puff pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets into a large rectangle about double their original size. Square off the edges and cut into 6 equal squares using a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
- Season asparagus: Toss the asparagus spears in extra virgin olive oil and season generously with kosher salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Assemble bundles: Place one slice of prosciutto (folded in half if necessary) on top of each puff pastry square. Then add 3-4 asparagus stalks and sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of shredded Gruyere cheese over them.
- Wrap and seal: Lift two opposite corners of each puff pastry square, wrap them gently around the asparagus and cheese, and press to seal the edges securely to form bundles.
- Apply egg wash: Brush the tops of the puff pastry bundles with the beaten egg to achieve a golden, glossy finish. Optionally, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper.
- Bake: Place the bundles on the prepared sheet pan and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the asparagus puff pastry bundles immediately while warm and flaky.
Notes
- Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed for easier handling and better puff.
- Use fresh, firm asparagus spears for the best texture.
- Gruyere can be substituted with other melting cheeses like Swiss or mozzarella if preferred.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the prosciutto or replace it with thinly sliced roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes.
- These bundles are best served freshly baked to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bundle
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
