Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our exquisite Asparagus with Gorgonzola Cheese Wrapped in Puff Pastry. This delectable dish combines the earthy notes of asparagus, the tangy bite of Gorgonzola cheese, and the flaky, buttery layers of puff pastry to create an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you're hosting a sophisticated dinner party or seeking a special treat for yourself, this recipe is sure to impress.
In addition to the main recipe, we've included variations to cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Explore the delight of Asparagus and Goat Cheese Parcels, a vegetarian alternative with a milder, creamy filling. For those who prefer a more savory option, the Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles offer a salty, meaty twist. And if you're craving a quick and easy snack, try the Air Fryer Asparagus Fries, a healthier version of the classic indulgence.
With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes are accessible to home cooks of all skill levels. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
ASPARAGUS WRAPS
Asparagus makes lovely finger food, especially wrapped in pastry and tasty filling. Easily assembled, it's perfect for weeknight noshing or something a little fancier for entertaining. -Linda Hall, Evington, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Mix butter, seasoning blend and garlic salt. Unfold puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Spread each with 1-1/2 tablespoons butter mixture and sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Top with prosciutto, pressing lightly to adhere., Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut each sheet into 12 strips (about 1/2 in. thick). Wrap each strip, filling side in, around an asparagus spear; place on parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
RUSTIC ASPARAGUS AND GORGONZOLA TARTS
These make a delicious appetizer for 8, or even a light luncheon or supper with a salad. If you love gorgonzola, you'll love these.
Provided by KathyP53
Categories Cheese
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 4 equal squares. Place the puff pastry squares over eight individual 6" tart pans or molds. Weight down the middle of the tarts with beans or marbles on a small piece of aluminum foil. Prebake the tarts in the oven for 10-15 minutes and cool. Remove the foil weights and allow to cool.
- Saute asparagus in olive oil until tender but not overcooked. Set aside on a paper towel to drain.
- Whisk together eggs, cream, half and half, and salt and pepper. Pour mixture mixture evenly into cooled tart shells. Add even amounts of cooked asparagus to each tart. Top evenly with crumbled Gorgonzola cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until middle of each tart puffs up similar to a souffle. Remove from oven and cool for a few minutes or to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 697, Fat 55.9, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 205.4, Sodium 725.9, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2, Protein 17.2
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 AND CHEESE TART
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring about 1 inch of water to a boil in a large skillet. Add the asparagus; cook until bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the asparagus. Drain and transfer to the ice water to stop the cooking; drain and pat dry. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Roll out the puff pastry into a 10-by-16-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and prick all over with a fork. Bake until light golden brown, about 12 minutes. Let cool slightly on the baking sheet.
- Meanwhile, mix the fontina, comte, shallot, egg yolks, milk, nutmeg and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a bowl until combined. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides. Toss the asparagus with the olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Arrange the asparagus on the tart and bake until the cheese mixture is slightly puffy, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the lemon zest. Serve warm or at room temperature.
ASPARAGUS WITH GORGONZOLA CHEESE WRAPPED IN PUFF PASTRY
Here is another signature recipe of the Incredible Edibles Catering Co. A simple and wonderful tasting hot appetizer. If you love cheese and don't care about calories, this will really please your palate.
Provided by beach bum in the Ph
Categories Cheese
Time 36m
Yield 1-50 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Take 3 sheets and butter the first then lay the 2nd on top, then butter the 2nd sheet, and then lay the 3rd sheet on top Now slice the sheet in 2 1/2 inch strips, cut each strip 4 inches. Each strip should be 4 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide.
- Take the asparagus that has been trimmed and steamed, al dente, and place on the cut puff pastry, now brush with a little melted butter and then put a teaspoon full of cheese on it.
- Now wrap the pastry over the asparagus as in a roll. It's ok if the tip and end sticks out; seal the pastry with melted butter and put in a plastic container till ready to use and freeze.
- When ready to use, put on a greased cookie sheet and put in the oven on the middle rack or in a toaster oven. Bake in the oven on high heat till the pastry turns golden color and the cheese starts to ooze out the ends. Don't over bake or they will burn.
- Note: The reason I have put the ingredients at one each is so you can make as little or as much as you want, just follow the amount for each item how many you want to make.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.7, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 2.1, Sodium 180.5, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 5
ASPARAGUS, HERB AND GOAT CHEESE PUFF PASTRY
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the goat cheese, ricotta and 2 eggs to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse until the mixture is evenly combined. Next, add the Parmesan, parsley, chives, dill, lemon zest, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pulse once again to combine all the ingredients. The mixture may look slightly liquidy, but once it bakes the egg will help stabilize the cheese mixture. Set aside.
- On a separate rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with the olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
- Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured work space and dust a rolling pin lightly with flour. Roll the puff pastry out to a 13-by-11-inch rectangle. Add the goat cheese-herb mixture to the puff pastry and spread it out into an even layer, leaving a 1-inch border all the way around the puff pastry. Nestle in the asparagus into the cheese mixture, alternating directions.
- To make the egg wash, whisk the remaining egg with a splash of water. Use a pastry brush to brush the exposed crust all the way around the edges.
- Transfer the tart to the oven and bake until the crust is golden and the cheese mixture is set, 25 to 30 minutes
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH GORGONZOLA BUTTER
Provided by Allen Susser
Categories Cheese Dairy Vegetable Appetizer Side Low Carb Backyard BBQ Blue Cheese Asparagus Spring Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir Gorgonzola cheese, butter and lemon juice in medium bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate. (Gorgonzola butter can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
- Prepare barbecue (high heat). Whisk oil, basil and garlic to blend in small bowl. Spread out asparagus in single layer in baking dish. Pour oil mixture over asparagus and turn to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer asparagus to barbecue. Grill until charred on all sides, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plates. Top asparagus with some Gorgonzola butter and serve.
PROSCIUTTO ASPARAGUS SPIRALS
Yield Serves 30
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Unfold the pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Spread 3 tablespoons cheese on each pastry sheet. Top each with 4 slices prosciutto. Cut each into 15 strips crosswise, making 30 in all.
- 2. 2.Tightly wrap 1 pastry strip around each asparagus spear, prosciutto-side in. Place the pastries seam-side down onto 2 baking sheets.
- 3. Bake for 15 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown.
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.
ASPARAGUS WITH GORGONZOLA
A very rich side, sinfully delish served with grilled pork, or any meat really! From The River Cafe, London. This sauce would be good with grilled pork tenderloin, or steaks, with a spoon... :-)
Provided by A la Carte
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt the butter very gently in a medium sized sauce pan and then add the gorgonzola. Heat until the cheese is softened, but don't allow it to become liquid, you want it just warm.
- Add the mascarpone, fresh basil, a little salt and some freshly ground pepper and remove from the heat.
- Briefly blanch the asparagus in a generous amount of boiliing salted water (about 2 minutes). Drain the asparagus and dry.
- Put the asparaus onto warmed plates. Pour over the sauce and serve with the fresh parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.7, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 35, Sodium 515.2, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.6, Protein 11.7
ASPARAGUS IN PUFF PASTRY
This is one of my all-time favorite appetizers. Fast and easy, the golden bites are always a huge hit. I make and freeze batches of them during asparagus season for dinner parties throughout the year. -Dianne Werdegar of Naperville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 28 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 3 minutes. Drain asparagus and immediately place in ice water; drain and pat dry. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and salt until smooth; set aside., Unfold the dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet in half widthwise. For each rectangle, spread cream cheese mixture lengthwise over half of the dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Arrange two rows of three asparagus spears lengthwise in a single layer over cream cheese., Brush edges of dough with some of the egg substitute; fold dough over filling and press edges together to seal. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Cut widthwise into 1-1/4-in. pieces. Place 1 in. apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush with remaining egg substitute. Bake at 425° for 8-12 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh asparagus that is firm and green. Avoid asparagus that is limp or has brown spots.
- If you don't have puff pastry on hand, you can use phyllo dough or even crescent roll dough.
- Be careful not to overcook the asparagus. It should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
- You can use any type of cheese that you like in this recipe. Gorgonzola is a classic choice, but you could also try brie, cheddar, or Parmesan.
- If you want to make this recipe vegetarian, you can omit the bacon.
Conclusion:
Asparagus with Gorgonzola Cheese Wrapped in Puff Pastry is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. The combination of asparagus, gorgonzola cheese, and puff pastry is sure to please everyone at the table.
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