Description
These Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles are a delicious, elegant appetizer featuring flaky pastry, tender asparagus, savory prosciutto, and melted Gruyere cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz Gruyere cheese, grated
- 12 slices prosciutto
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 egg, beaten
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry sheets out and cut each rectangle into 6 squares.
- Toss trimmed asparagus in olive oil, thyme, and salt and pepper. Set aside.
- On each square of puff pastry, arrange a slice of prosciutto (folded in half if needed), 3-4 spears of asparagus, and about 2 tablespoons of cheese.
- Wrap bundle by lifting two opposite corners of the puff pastry and wrapping them around the asparagus. Press to seal.
- Brush puff pastry with beaten egg, sprinkle with more salt and pepper.
- Bake until golden and puffed, 12-15 minutes.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- You can substitute Gruyere with Swiss or mozzarella cheese if preferred.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Bundles can be prepped ahead and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bundle
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: asparagus puff pastry, puff pastry appetizer, asparagus prosciutto bundles, easy appetizers, spring appetizers