Description
These Asparagus Roll Ups are a delightful and elegant appetizer featuring fresh asparagus spears wrapped in flaky puff pastry with creamy cheese and topped with Parmesan. Perfect for a quick and impressive snack or party finger food, they bake to golden perfection in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry and Filling
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 5 oz cream cheese
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
Vegetables
- 10 pieces asparagus, ends trimmed (more if desired)
Toppings
- 1 egg, beaten
- Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the roll ups.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Lightly dust your work surface with all-purpose flour. Roll out the puff pastry sheet into a thinner rectangle, then evenly spread the cream cheese generously over the entire surface.
- Cut Strips: Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the cream cheese-covered puff pastry sheet into 10 strips, each wide enough to wrap around one asparagus spear.
- Wrap Asparagus: Take one asparagus spear and wrap a strip of the puff pastry cream cheese side inward around it. You can also bundle multiple spears if desired to make a heartier roll up.
- Egg Wash and Cheese: Brush each wrapped roll up with the beaten egg to create a beautiful golden finish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the tops for additional flavor and crispiness.
- Bake: Place the roll ups on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 16 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.
Notes
- Ensure the asparagus spears are dry before wrapping to prevent sogginess.
- You can substitute cream cheese with goat cheese or ricotta for different flavors.
- Add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the cream cheese spread for an aromatic twist.
- Serve warm immediately for the best texture and taste.
- Store any leftovers refrigerated and reheat in the oven to retain crispness.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-16 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Asparagus roll ups, puff pastry appetizer, cream cheese asparagus, easy party snacks, baked asparagus rolls
