Asparagus Wrapped in Puff Pastry
Asparagus wrapped in puff pastry: Flaky puff pastry, creamy delicious brie, a punch of cranberry with fresh asparagus for the perfect side or appetizer at your Christmas dinner or holiday party!
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry
- 1 bunch asparagus rinsed and dried
- 8 ounce brie or cream cheese cut into 8 slices
- ½ cup cranberry jam
- 1 cup about 3 oz cranberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 Tablespoon dried Rosemary or 3 Tablespoons fresh
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Make the cranberry jam
- Simply place the cranberries, sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium high, stirring occasionally and bring to a boil. Once boiling, stir constantly and boil until the berries pop. Remove from unit.
- Preheat the oven to 375*F.
- Roll out the sheets of puff pastry, then cut each sheet into 4 squares.
- Place a piece of brie in the center of each square, on the diagonal.
- Top with ⅛ of the asparagus, about 1 Tablespoon of cranberry jam, a pinch of rosemary and a pinch of salt. See photos above for a visual.
- Wrap up the asparagus into a bundle with the puff pastry. Dampen the parts of the pastry that overlap and are touching each other to get them to stick to each other.
- Place bundles on a parchment lined baking sheet. Generously brush beaten egg over the puff pastry.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until they turn a deep golden and get puffy.
- Enjoy!
Notes
These are best served fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for a more fresh taste.
It is not recommended to freeze this dish.
Drizzle with a little honey on top to add some sweetness, if desired.
Make sure your puff pastry is cooked all the way through and that it reaches a deep golden brown color. Many baked goods such as cookies are yummy when slightly undercooked, but puff pastry is not that way. Make sure it's done for the best texture!
Dampen your finger to seal up each bundle. Store bought puff pastry has too much flour on it to stick to itself. If you don't, it won't stick and will go all over the place while baking and not be as beautiful.
We recommend thin spears of asparagus for the best texture and flavor!
Nutrition
Serving: 1wrapCalories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 581mgPotassium: 128mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 46IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 2mg
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