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These Prosciutto Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles are an easy and elegant appetizer or brunch idea! Perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day or any other spring brunch!
Puff Pastry Recipes
One of the reasons I love puff pastry is that it is such a great way to make an easy but elegant appetizer. I use it all the time, like for these Sausage Cream Cheese Bites or this Mushroom Gruyere Tart. These Puff Pastry Bundles have asparagus, Gruyere and Prosciutto and make a perfect savory appetizer or brunch recipe.
What is Puff Pastry?
Puff Pastry is a dough made of flour, water, salt and butter. When baked, it results in a light, flaky pastry, and can be used for sweet or savory recipes. It is sold pre-made in the frozen foods section of the grocery store, usually near the frozen pie crusts.
What can I use instead of puff pastry?
Although puff pastry is my preferred ingredient for these puff pastry bundles, you can substitute crescent roll dough in a pinch. I do think that puff pastry has a better taste and texture, however. I do not recommend substituting phyllo dough. Phyllo dough is much more flaky and doesn’t have the right texture for this recipe.
How to use puff pastry
The most important thing to remember when using puff pastry is that you don’t want it to get too warm. If should be thawed from frozen, but not left out at room temperature for very long. I like mine to warm up just enough so that I can roll it out, so 30-40 minutes at room temperature. If the puff pastry is too warm, it will be difficult to work with, and it won’t puff up as much when baked.
Can these Puff Pastry Appetizers be made ahead of time?
These are best served fresh, but can be reheated in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes, or until warm.
Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 12-16 ounces) ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- pepper
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed
- 8 ounces Gruyere shredded
- 12 slices prosciutto
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry out to a large rectangle about double the original size. Square off edges and cut into 6 squares. (I use a pizza cutter to do this).
- Toss asparagus in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- To make the bundles, place slice of prosciutto on top of the square. I folded the prosciutto in half so that it fit nicely on the square. Follow with 3-4 stalks of asparagus (depending on size) and 1-2 tablespoons of cheese.
- Lift two opposite corners of the puff pastry squares and wrap them around the asparagus and press to seal. Brush puff pastry with egg wash. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper if desired.
- Bake until puff pastry is golden and puffed, about 12-15 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
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What an amazing side. Made this tonight. It was my first recipe of yours to try. Now I’m going to see what else of yours I would love.
This will be on my Easter menu. This is by far my favorite asparagus dish I’ve made.
Well done.
I loved this recipe. I tweaked it the 2nd time and loved it more. Laid 2 slices of precooked bacon on top of my rolled pastry. I flash boiled my asparagus and then left on paper towel to dry. After dried I laid 5 thin asparagus on top of bacon. Cut two rectangle slices of Brie 1/4 inch thick and laid them end to end on top of asparagus. Folded corners of pastry and brushed with egg wash. Took 20 minutes at 400*. After removing I brushed each one with a mixture of lemon juice lemon rind thyme and honey and melted butter. I just mixed these ingredients until I got a desired taste. I didn’t use any S or P. Bacon salty enough. I hope whoever tries my idea loves it as much as I do
So in other words Laura Rozmus you didn’t make this recipe but instead would like to post your own?
Us cooks like to read everyone’s experience and tweaks before we go ahead and make a new dish ,that’s the idea of comments
I tried this today for a family get together and it was a hit. I had never made it before and wanted something different. I used Swiss cheese as a substitute. I will definitely make it again. It was delicious!
So happy you loved it!
What other cheeses can I use instead? Goat cheese??
Hi, I haven’t tried goat cheese but it would probably be fine! I think you could also use other cheeses like white cheddar or swiss as well.
Delicious. We made for Xmas dinner. Very easy. We halved recipe. Everyone thought less prosciutto would be better bc it was salty.
These bundles turned out perfect. Especially loved the favor of the very thin prosciutto with the Gruyère cheese ~ yum!
Has anyone tried it with salmon or with no meat? I have several vegetarian and pescatarian friends.
I made this recipe about a year ago and forgot about it. My daughter requested that I make these for Thanksgiving this year. Everyone loved them. Even my son-in law who tends to dislike vegetables and avoid new foods!
So glad to hear that!
Loved this appetizer. Easy to make, tasty, and quick. I put them in the fridge for about 30 mins before cooking, next time I would like to see what they look like cooking right away. This said, they were delicious and I got great compliments!
This was seriously delicious!
I made it with a frozen tart crust. Love it.
I have made these a few times so far. They are fast easy and delicious. Great way to get children involved in cooking.
Delicious and easy to make
This was a first for me on many levels. When we got our last stimulus check we each took a small amount to “do something different” with. I am a foodie on a small budget. My first spurge was a modest sized piece of parmesan from a regional cheese maker that won an international competition for it. I have had it a month and was waiting for just the right thing. I saw this recipe this morning, I like swiss, but I live for parm. I figured I could sub that. My other splurge items, puff pastry and prosciutto…never had either. It was wonderful! First time with the pastry I had trouble getting it rolled out. I was already doing a half recipe and only got 4. Now I know for the next time. This was heaven. I have two left to pop in the toaster oven at work on Monday. Thanks for having just what I wanted/needed in something special to eat. Didn’t have to share because hubby doesn’t like asparagus.
So glad to hear you loved it!
Can smoked salmon be used in place of prosciutto
Hi, I haven’t tried it but I think it would be fine!
Would this recipe work using smoked salmon
These are requested by everyone on potluck meals and everywhere I go! People can’t get enough 😊
So happy to hear that!
Hi, do they reheat nicely if I make ahead for a potluck? Also My mother in-law owns a restaurant and looking for new seasonal specials for appetizers. Would have to make ahead of time in the afternoon for the dinner rush to serve as an appetizer I am thinking.
Easy and delisius
Made these last night. Didn’t even roll the pastry out. Just cut in 4 squares. Used smoked Deli ham and Swiss cheese. Will change cheese next time. Big hit delicious. Used a lot of Parmesan on the asparagus. Great recipe!
Did you use Swiss or parmasan? Or both?
Hello
Would it be possible to make these up, stick them in the freezer, get them out on the special day, brush with egg then cook. Unsure how asparagus freezes?
Hi – I haven’t tried that and I would worry that the asparagus would get mushy after being frozen. I have had some readers make them the say before and keep them in the fridge until baking though!
Mine didn’t look anything like these. But it was yummy. Made for the family.