Best 7 Creamy Asparagus Puffs Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with creamy asparagus puffs, a tantalizing treat that combines the delicate flavors of asparagus with a rich and velvety filling. These delectable pastries are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a sophisticated brunch, a light lunch, or an elegant dinner party. With their flaky puff pastry crust and creamy asparagus filling, these puffs offer a delightful balance of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more. Discover the secrets behind this exquisite dish and learn how to craft these culinary masterpieces in your own kitchen. This article presents a collection of recipes that cater to various dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey and experience the delightful symphony of flavors that creamy asparagus puffs have to offer.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ASPARAGUS PUFF RING



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Every spring when I make this family-favorite entree. I'm struck by how impressive it looks. Ham and asparagus in a creamy sauce are pile high in a cheesy cream puff shell. It's delicious and deceivingly simple to prepare! -Shirley De Lange, Byron Center, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup water
6 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
FILLING:
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup diced onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups diced fully cooked ham

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour and salt all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each; beat until smooth. Stir in 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. , Using 1/4 cupfuls of dough, form a ring around the sides of a greased 10-in. quiche pan or pie plate (mounds should touch). Top with the remaining cheese. Bake at 400° for 35 minutes., Meanwhile, cook asparagus in a small amount of water for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; add cheeses and stir until melted. , Stir in ham and asparagus; spoon into ring. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 28g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 192mg cholesterol, Sodium 1324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

ASPARAGUS PASTRY PUFFS



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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

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg
2 tablespoons water

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.

SMOKED SALMON AND ASPARAGUS PUFFS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings (16 puffs)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 ounces hot-smoked salmon
1/4 cup whipped cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon roughly chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 1/2 teaspoons roughly chopped chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
All-purpose flour, for rolling the dough
One 8-ounce can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 pieces)
4 to 5 medium asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Put the smoked salmon in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon zest, dill, hot sauce, smoked paprika and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the chives. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Lightly dust a clean surface with flour. Unroll the crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles, following the perforations. Cut each triangle in half lengthwise to make 2 thin triangles. Starting at the wide end of a triangle piece, spread 1 1/2 teaspoons of the smoked salmon mixture toward the tip. Place a piece of asparagus about 1/4 inch from the bottom of the dough's wide end, then roll up towards the tip. Place on the baking sheet with the tip of the roll-up flat on the baking sheet. Repeat with all the dough.
  • Lightly whisk the egg with 1/2 teaspoon water. Brush the egg wash over each puff, then sprinkle some of the remaining chives over each. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.

CREAMED ASPARAGUS



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I made this last Easter instead of creamed spinach to accompany our leg of lamb dinner. It was a major hit, so I'll be making it again this year.

Provided by JoAnn Cambareri

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound asparagus spears
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ cup beef broth
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
¼ cup whipped cream cheese
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse asparagus under cool water to remove any grit. Snap off the bottom inch or so using your fingers; the stems will naturally break where the tough woody part ends and the tender stem begins. Remove the ends. Dry the spears by rolling them between two kitchen towels. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, beef broth, and garlic powder. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes more. Reduce heat to low; add cream cheese, yogurt, nutmeg, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and creamy, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

ASPARAGUS IN PUFF PASTRY



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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

2 cups water
24 fresh asparagus spears (about 1 pound), trimmed
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (17-1/4 ounces) frozen puff pastry dough, thawed
1/4 cup egg substitute

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

ASPARAGUS, HERB AND GOAT CHEESE PUFF PASTRY



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces fresh goat cheese
1/2 cup ricotta
3 large eggs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill fronds
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound thick-stem asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
One 8-ounce sheet puff pastry, thawed
All-purpose flour, for dusting

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

CREAMED ASPARAGUS ON TOAST



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My mom made this when I was a kid. My wife makes it for me often. It's easy and delicious. I am not a big fan of asparagus prepared any other way. I like to pour over one slice of toast, add another on top, and then pour more over it.

Provided by Bud Stonerook

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
5 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
6 slices bread, toasted

Steps:

  • Place asparagus into a large pot or skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix 3 tablespoons butter and flour together in the same pot over medium-low heat until flour is dissolved and mixture is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add milk, asparagus, and salt to butter-flour mixture and simmer until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Spread about 1 teaspoon butter onto each piece of toast. Pour creamed asparagus over each piece of toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 662.4 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh asparagus. If you don't have fresh asparagus, you can use frozen, but be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • To make sure the asparagus puffs are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, they are done.
  • If you don't have a pastry bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off.
  • Sprinkle the asparagus puffs with grated Parmesan cheese before baking for a cheesy crust.
  • Serve the asparagus puffs warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Asparagus puffs are a delicious and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are light and flaky, with a creamy asparagus filling. They are also very easy to make, and can be prepared in just a few minutes. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give asparagus puffs a try!

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