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Asparagus in Puff Pastry

Asparagus in Puff Pastry is an original and tasty appetizer that is very easy and quick to prepare. Ready in just a few minutes using only asparagus, grated cheese, and puff pastry, it will win you over immediately.
Recipe Asparagus in Puff Pastry
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 25 minutes
  • Cooking 25 minutes
  • Servings for Serves 4

Asparagus in Puff Pastry is a quick and easy appetizer, truly tempting and perfect for the Easter menu, but also for adding a twist to your Sunday lunch.

The Asparagus in Puff Pastry Recipe is very fast and can be easily personalized: you can wrap the asparagus with speck, sliced pancetta or prosciutto crudo before covering them with puff pastry, or for a more summery taste, try sprinkling the pastry with pesto before cutting it into strips and wrapping the asparagus.

Asparagus Wrapped in Puff Pastry is a delicious asparagus recipe that will win you over from the first bite. You can also prepare it as an elegant finger food for a spring aperitif. If you want to make Asparagus in Puff Pastry using an Air Fryer, set the temperature to 180°C (356°F) and avoid placing any parchment paper at the bottom, as this would disrupt the air circulation essential for proper cooking.

If you are outside of Italy and can’t find Italian “prosciutto crudo” or “speck”, choose thinly sliced dry-cured ham or smoked ham as alternatives. For puff pastry, ready-made sheets available in any large supermarket work perfectly.

Ingredients for Serves 4

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  1. To prepare Asparagus in Puff Pastry, start by cleaning the asparagus. Remove the tough ends of the stalks and blanch them in lightly salted hot water for 5-10 minutes; they should not become tender. Drain them, let them cool, and then dry them thoroughly.
  2. Take the roll of puff pastry, unroll it, and lightly brush it with a bit of water. Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over the surface. Using a sharp knife, cut the pastry into strips approximately 3 cm (about 1.2 inches) wide.
  3. Wrap each asparagus spear with one or more strips of puff pastry. Once all the asparagus are wrapped, place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush them with a beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with a little sesame seeds.
  4. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) for about 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown.
  5. Once ready, take them out of the oven and serve your Asparagus in Puff Pastry accompanied by a delicious tartar sauce or garlic mayonnaise. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

You can enhance your Asparagus in Puff Pastry by wrapping the asparagus with slices of bacon, speck, or prosciutto before covering them with strips of puff pastry.

Tips

For perfectly made Asparagus in Puff Pastry, it is important to use large asparagus and to cook them in hot water for only a few minutes.

Storage

While we recommend consuming Asparagus in Puff Pastry immediately, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to one day in a well-sealed plastic container if necessary.

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