For a spring-time appetizer, this puff pastry asparagus recipe will fit the bill perfectly! This recipe comprises asparagus spears wrapped in prosciutto and puff pastry, which bakes to become puffy and golden in the oven. These appetizers can be part of a springtime dinner for Easter or be served as a part of a spread with other hors d'oeuvres and cocktails.
To make the puff pastry asparagus, you blanch the asparagus before wrapping each spear in prosciutto and puff pastry strips. Then, they get brushed with egg wash, sprinkled with sesame seeds, and baked until they are puffed and golden.
What is Puff Pastry Asparagus?
Puff pastry asparagus is an easy 5-ingredient recipe which includes asparagus, prosciutto, puff pastry, egg yolk, and sesame seeds. Each spear of asparagus is carefully wrapped in prosciutto and puff pastry before being baked in the oven. The egg wash helps ensure that the puff pastry becomes a beautiful golden brown in the oven while the sesame seeds add an attractive garnish and a flavorful crunch.
Pro Tips
- Trim the woody ends from the asparagus as they will be too tough to eat.
- Choose asparagus spears that have a similar thickness to ensure that they cook in the same amount of time.
- Keep the puff pastry in the refrigerator until you are ready to prepare the asparagus as it will be easier to handle and will puff up better in the oven.
- Brush the puff pastry all over with egg yolk so that it browns evenly in the oven.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Frozen Asparagus in This Recipe?
No, fresh asparagus is the best choice for this recipe as frozen asparagus will likely be too wet and have a soggy texture.
What Can I Use Instead of Puff Pastry?
While puff pastry is the best choice for this asparagus recipe, you could also use store bought crescent roll dough, such as Pillsbury’s Crescent Roll dough, if you prefer.
Can Puff Pastry Asparagus Be Made Ahead of Time?
Absolutely! Once the puff pastry asparagus is baked and cooled, you can store them in a sealed container in the fridge, and then, when you are ready to serve them, you can warm them up in the oven or an air fryer.
How to Store Puff Pastry Asparagus
If you have leftover puff pastry asparagus, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. Then, rather than reheating them in a microwave, you can reheat them in an air fryer or oven to re-crisp the pastry.
Ingredients
How to Make Puff Pastry Asparagus
Trim the woody ends from the asparagus.
Trim the woody ends from the asparagus.
Tie the asparagus into a bundle and place them in a pot of boiling water up to the tips; boil them for 5 minutes. The asparagus tips will cook through in the oven.
Tie the asparagus into a bundle and place them in a pot of boiling water up to the tips; boil them for 5 minutes. The asparagus tips will cook through in the oven.
Cut the puff pastry strips into strips, about 2 cm wide.
Cut the puff pastry strips into strips, about 2 cm wide.
Once the asparagus has cooled slightly, wrap each asparagus with prosciutto.
Once the asparagus has cooled slightly, wrap each asparagus with prosciutto.
Wrap each asparagus with puff pastry. Repeat with the remaining asparagus.
Wrap each asparagus with puff pastry. Repeat with the remaining asparagus.
Place the asparagus on a baking sheet and brush them with the egg yolk.
Place the asparagus on a baking sheet and brush them with the egg yolk.
Sprinkle them with sesame seeds. Bake in a 350 F (180 C) oven for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle them with sesame seeds. Bake in a 350 F (180 C) oven for 20 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
Serve and enjoy!
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