Appetizers for Special Occasions - Asparagus, Prosciutto and Bleu Cheese Wrapped in Puff Pastry

If you are looking for something new and delicious for the upcoming Easter holiday, these are sure to be a big hit with family and friends. Recently I heard someone talking about asparagus, prosciutto and blue cheese wrapped in puff pastry, so I went looking for a recipe, and found a similar recipe from Kylie Lato and made a couple of adjustments. They turned out great and were a big hit with our dinner guests.

 Asparagus, Prosciutto and Bleu Cheese Wrapped in Puff Pastry

2 sheets puff pastry dough, thawed
18 thin slices prosciutto
36 spears asparagus, woody ends removed, halved widthwise
Crumbled Bleu Cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
fresh ground black pepper

 Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

1. Unfold puff pastry and cut along seams, creating 6 long rectangles out of the two sheets.

2. Roll each long rectangle a bit thinner (about 3.25" wide by 13.5" long).

3. Cut each rectangle into 3 equal size rectangles. This will give you 18 equal size puff pastry rectangles.

3. Toss asparagus in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.

4. Assemble bundles by dividing the prosciutto evenly between the rectangles. Fold each slice in half so that it fits onto the puff pastry rectangle.

5. Add two spears of asparagus diagonally across the center of each bundle and top that with about a tablespoon of bleu cheese.

6. Wrap the opposite corners of the puff pastry around the asparagus, tuck one of the corners underneath and gently press to seal.

7. Brush each bundle with the beaten egg wash and bake for 14-16 minutes or until the puff pastry is cooked through and golden brown.

8. Garnish with Kosher salt if desired.

NOTES:

Puff pastry comes frozen so it will need to be thawed. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. The refrigerator is the best place to do this as it will thaw evenly and remain cold the entire time. 

If you're making these puff pastry bundles ahead of time skip the egg wash. Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet, cover them tightly with saran wrap and refrigerate them immediately. When you're ready to bake them, remove the saran wrap, brush on the egg wash and bake them according to the recipe directions.


 


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