Asparagus Roll-Ups with Puff Pastry, Cream Cheese, and Parmesan Recipe
Asparagus Roll Ups are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring fresh asparagus spears wrapped in flaky puff pastry with creamy cheese and a golden Parmesan crust. Perfect for a quick snack or elegant party starter, these roll ups combine tender asparagus with rich cream cheese and crisp pastry in a 20-minute bake.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-16 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 10 pieces asparagus (ends trimmed, more if desired)
- 5 oz cream cheese
- 1 egg (beaten)
- Parmesan cheese (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to prepare it for baking the asparagus roll ups.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Lightly dust your work surface with all-purpose flour and roll out the puff pastry sheet. Spread the cream cheese generously and evenly over the entire sheet.
- Cut Pastry Strips: Slice the cream cheese layered pastry into strips approximately 1 inch wide, sufficient to wrap around the asparagus spears.
- Wrap Asparagus: Take each trimmed asparagus spear and wrap one pastry strip around it. For a heartier snack, you can bundle multiple asparagus spears and wrap them together.
- Egg Wash and Cheese: Place the wrapped asparagus on a baking tray. Brush each roll up with the beaten egg to help it brown and adhere. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top for a savory crust.
- Bake: Bake the assembled roll ups in the preheated oven for 12 to 16 minutes until the pastry is golden and crisp and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Ensure asparagus ends are trimmed to avoid tough bites.
- Use cold puff pastry to help maintain flakiness.
- The egg wash is important for a shiny, golden finish.
- Adjust Parmesan amount for a more or less cheesy crust.
- These roll ups can be served warm or at room temperature.
- For a variation, add herbs like dill or chives into the cream cheese layer.
Keywords: Asparagus Roll Ups, Puff Pastry Appetizer, Easy Party Snacks, Cream Cheese Asparagus, Parmesan Puff Pastry
