Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Asparagus and Parmesan Cream Pastry, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This exquisite dish showcases the vibrant flavors of asparagus, the richness of Parmesan cheese, and the flaky, buttery layers of puff pastry. If you're a vegetarian seeking a hearty and flavorful main course or a side dish to complement your protein of choice, this recipe is a must-try. Aspiring bakers and cooking enthusiasts will find this recipe accessible, with step-by-step instructions and a detailed ingredient list. Additionally, discover variations of this classic dish, including a vegan version for those with dietary restrictions and a gluten-free alternative to accommodate individuals with gluten sensitivities. Embark on this culinary adventure and treat yourself to a delightful Asparagus and Parmesan Cream Pastry experience.
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ASPARAGUS PASTRY PUFFS
When the first asparagus of the season appears, we serve it rolled inside puff pastry with a yummy cheese filling. Our guests always compliment these lovely treats. -Cindy Jamieson, Tonawanda, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 55m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, bring 1-1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 1-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper until blended. Unfold puff pastry sheets; cut each sheet in half to make a total of four rectangles. Spread each rectangle with a fourth of the cream cheese mixture to within 1/4 in. of edges. Arrange asparagus over top, allowing tips to show at each end; roll up jelly-roll style. Using a serrated knife, cut each roll crosswise into four sections., Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, seam side down. In a small bowl, whisk egg with water until blended; brush lightly over tops., Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CHEESY PUFF PASTRY ASPARAGUS TART
Cheesy asparagus tart made with puff pastry is a delicious, easy vegetarian recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch or a fuss-free lunch.
Provided by Alida Ryder
Categories Brunch Lunch Starter Vegetarian
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 220ºC/430ºF. Line a baking sheet with baking/parchment paper.
- To make the cheese mixture, combine the cream cheese, egg yolks, Parmesan, thyme, lemon zest, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Gently roll the puff pastry out into a large rectangle (to fit the baking sheet). Score a border around the edge (taking care not to cut all the way through the pastry).
- Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the puff pastry, staying within the borders then top with the asparagus and season with salt and pepper.. Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg.
- Place the tart into the oven and allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is golden and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 426 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ASPARAGUS & PARMESAN CREAM PASTRY
Here's an awesome way to serve fresh asparagus: baked on a puff pastry with cream cheese, basil and lemon juice and sprinkled with shaved Parmesan.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 37m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Remove pastry dough from freezer and let thaw for 10 minutes.
- While dough is thawing, wash and trim asparagus so it is 1-1/2 inches shorter than width of pastry sheet.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, grated Parmesan, chopped basil leaves and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Unfold dough onto a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Cut into 4 equal rectangles. Separate rectangles slightly on sheet.
- Spread cream cheese mixture onto each of the pastry rectangles, not quite to edges. Press 4 asparagus spears onto each rectangle, alternating directions. Sprinkle pastries with sea salt and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until pastries are golden brown.
- Remove from oven, cut each pastry in half and transfer to serving platter. Garnish with a sprinkle of shaved Parmesan cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN
Asparagus is a yummy vegetable you can use for a side dish or appetizer.
Provided by Diane
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Spray the inside of a 9x13 casserole dish with olive oil cooking spray. Place asparagus in the dish and lightly spray spears with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle asparagus with Parmesan cheese, sea salt, and garlic powder.
- Roast in preheated oven until fork easily punctures thickest part of stem, about 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 660.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE
This easy side dish has loads of Parmesan flavor, yet it tastes light enough to not overpower the asparagus. The sauce comes together in minutes while the asparagus roasts in the oven. Quick enough for a busy weeknight meal. Use freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, as the bagged variety doesn't melt well.
Provided by France C
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place asparagus on the baking sheet and season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and lightly toss to coat evenly.
- Roast in the preheated oven until asparagus is tender-crisp, about 10 minutes for thin asparagus, or 14 minutes for large asparagus.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until softened, taking care not to burn garlic. Sprinkle flour onto butter and cook, whisking constantly until mixture is golden and thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a light boil until sauce starts to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese and continue whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat - sauce will further thicken.
- Place asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle with cheese sauce. Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 254.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
ASPARAGUS AND PARMESAN CREAM PASTRY
This recipe was a side dish winner in the Real Women of Philadelphia 2010. After trying it, I know why. It is delicious.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Cheese
Time 31m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F; remove pastry dough from freezer and let thaw for 10 minutes.
- While dough is thawing, wash and trim asparagus so it is 1 1/2 inches shorter than width of pastry sheet.
- In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, grated Parmesan, chopped basil leaves and lemon juice; set aside.
- Unfold dough onto a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; cut into 4 equal rectangles.
- Separate slightly; spread cream cheese mixture onto each of the pastry rectangles, alternating directions, not quite to each edge.
- Press four asparagus spears onto each rectangle, alternating direction.
- Sprinkle pastries with sea salt and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until pastries are golden brown.
- Remove from oven, cut each pastry in half and transfer to serving platter.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of shave parmesan cheese and serve.
PARMESAN ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- If the stalks of the asparagus are thick, peel the bottom 1/2 of each. Lay them in a single layer on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and return to the oven for another minute. Serve with lemon wedges.
ASPARAGUS-PARMESAN TART
Store-bought puff pastry makes easy work of this seasonal tart recipe from "Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home." For the most flavorful (and flaky) results, look for all-butter brands of frozen puff pastry, such as Dufour. Follow this dish withShrimp in Saffron Broth and Apricot-Almond Ice Cream Sandwiches for a quick spring meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out dough on a lightly floured work surface, just until creases are smooth. Trim dough to a 10-inch square. Lightly score a 1/2-inch border around dough. Brush off excess flour and transfer dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze 15 minutes.
- Brush border of dough with the beaten egg. Bake until puffed and starting to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Toss asparagus with the oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Remove tart shell from oven and press down on the center with a spatula. Arrange asparagus on top. Bake until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle cheese evenly on top. Bake until cheese is melted, about 4 minutes more. Let cool on a wire rack 5 minutes before slicing into squares.
PARMESAN ASPARAGUS
Nothing could be more simple than this side dish. Since it has just four ingredients, I assemble it in no time, then pop it into the oven for about 15 minutes. It turns out perfect every time. -Mary Ann Marino, West Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain., Arrange asparagus in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pepper. Bake, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
ASPARAGUS & PARMESAN PASTRIES
A chef's favourite treat is ready-rolled pastry. Perfect for a quick, easy, impressive supper, at any time of year
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Afternoon tea, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Starter, Supper
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Mix the mascarpone with the Parmesan, basil and lemon zest, then season.
- Lift the pastry onto 2 trays, then score around the edges of each piece to make a thin border. Spread the cheese mixture within the borders.
- Toss the asparagus in the oil, then arrange the bundles on top of the pastry (these can be stacked a bit for height). Bake the pastries for 20-25 mins until golden, then serve warm topped with the dressed salad leaves and a few shavings of Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Fat 39 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.99 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half-and-half.
- To make the pastry extra crispy, brush it with melted butter before baking.
- You can also add other vegetables to this recipe, such as broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms.
- If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to spread the melted butter on the pastry.
- Serve the asparagus and parmesan cream pastry warm, with a salad or soup.
Conclusion:
Asparagus and parmesan cream pastry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The creamy sauce and crispy pastry are a perfect complement to the tender asparagus. This recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!
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