Description
Delectable Cheesy Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles offer a delightful fusion of crisp pastry and tender asparagus. Elegant French-inspired appetizers promise to elevate seasonal gatherings with rich, creamy cheese and buttery layers you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 asparagus spears, thin and trimmed
- 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese (or mozzarella or cheddar), shredded
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 pinch garlic powder
Preparation Ingredients:
None applicable
Instructions
- Unroll the chilled puff pastry on a lightly dusted work surface, gently smoothing out any visible creases with a rolling pin.
- Create precise squares by trimming the pastry sheet, ensuring uniform bundle sizes.
- Generously spread a thin layer of tangy Dijon mustard across each pastry square, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle a delicate layer of sharp cheddar and gruyère cheese over the mustard, creating a flavorful base.
- Lightly season the cheese with freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, and a whisper of garlic powder.
- Trim asparagus spears to match the pastry square’s diagonal length, removing any tough woody ends.
- Position two asparagus spears diagonally across each cheese-covered pastry square, ensuring they’re centered.
- Carefully fold two opposite pastry corners toward the center, gently overlapping and pressing to create a secure seal.
- Whisk an egg until smooth and brush the pastry surfaces with the golden wash, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the delicate bundles onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining spacing between each one.
- Slide the baking sheet into a preheated 400°F oven and bake for 16-18 minutes until pastry achieves a rich, golden-brown color and appears fully puffed.
- Remove from oven and let the bundles rest for 3-4 minutes to stabilize their structure before serving.
Notes
- Trim asparagus ends carefully to ensure tender, crisp texture without woody parts.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Gruyère or goat cheese for unique flavor profiles.
- Choose thin asparagus spears for more delicate and elegant pastry bundles.
- Chill puff pastry briefly before assembling to maintain crisp, flaky layers during baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 211
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 323 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg