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How to make pastry wrapped asparagus

How to make pastry wrapped asparagus is a super easy recipe. This recipe is great for Easter brunch, Baby showers, Birthday parties and even Super Bowl parties because you can prep them in advance and pop them in the oven 20 min before guests arrive. One of the other awesome things about this recipe is that you can serve these at room temperature too!

Prepare the asparagus

I like finding asparagus that is not too thick or too thin. If they are super thick they end up being too chewy. If they are too thin it is hard to wrap the asparagus with pastry because they are too flimsy.

The first thing you are going to do is rinse off all your asparagus.

Then cut off the bottom parts that are usually dry and kind of a yellow beige color. One way to do this is to hold the asparagus in one hand and snap off the end where it breaks off easily.

Next you must dry off all your asparagus so that the pastry will adhere to the asparagus.

Prepare the pastry

I like to use Pepperidge Farms puff pastry that you can purchase from the grocery store in the freezer. It is super easy to use too!

You need to let it thaw to room temperature over night in the fridge or at room temperature, thaw unwrapped pastry for no more than 40 minutes.

Tip- To thaw the pastry quickly in microwave- wrap pastry in paper towel and microwave on HIGH for 15 seconds, then turn it over and microwave for another 15 seconds. If it doesn’t unfold easily, microwave for another 5 seconds on each side.

Cutting the pastry to wrap asparagus

Once the pastry is thawed it is time to start cutting the pastry into little strips. I used a pizza cutter but you can use a knife. Cut the strips into approx 1″ thick long slices.

Tip- Keep pastry covered with a dish towel to avoid drying out.

How to wrap the asparagus with pastry

Starting at the top of one or two asparagus spears, begin wrapping the pastry around and around until you reach the bottom of the spear.

At the end of the asparagus wrap a little bit of the pastry over itself to kind of seal it on the spear.

Lay each spear on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper until they are all wrapped.

Make an egg wash for the pastry wrapped asparagus

Crack one egg into a little bowl and add 2 Tbsp water. Beat with a fork until mixed.

Brush each pastry wrapped asparagus bundle with the egg wash.

Sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese and little bit of kosher salt for a yummy flavor.

For another option you could add sesame seeds.

Bake The Bundles

Bake the pastry wrapped asparagus bundles for 20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Oh these are so yummy!!

I love using easy pre-made frozen pastry to make yummy goodies.

If you liked this recipe you will love this no bake phyllo tarts. These look so pretty and are perfect for Easter!

Dipping sauce

You could make a yummy little dipping sauce for these.

One idea is to mix up about 1/4 cup of mayo with a squeeze of lemon and one clove of garlic finely chopped. You can also make this dipping sauce for an Italian take on the wrapped asparagus. Mix 1/4 cup of mayo mixed with some pesto or even a marinara sauce. YUM!!

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How to make pastry wrapped asparagus

Fresh asparagus wrapped in puff pastry. These are a delicious side dish or appetizer.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, vegetables
Cuisine American
Keyword Pastry wrapped asparagus
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 24
Cost 8

Equipment

  • oven
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush

Ingredients

  • 1 Pkg Pepperidge farm puff pastry thawed
  • 2 bunches Asparagus not too thick or thin
  • 1/4 cup Shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 egg

Instructions

Prep the asparagus

  • Wash and trim the asparagus

Prepare the pastry

  • Thaw the pastry until it is pliable.
  • Using a pizza cutter slice the pastry into 1/2" to 1" skinny strips
  • Starting at the top of each spear begin wrapping one to two spears at a time with the pastry. At the bottom of the spear pinch the dough together and place seam side down on parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
  • Mix egg with 1 Tbsp water. Brush the egg wash over each asparagus bundle.
  • Sprinkle parmesan cheese over each bundle
  • Bake at 400 degrees for approx. 15-20 minutes or until golden.
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Welcome to Karins Kottage! There is always something fun going on! You would think after becoming an empty nester couple that our nest would be very quiet and empty but our Kottage nest is usually more full than what we started out with! You might find me hosting a birthday party or graduation party and a baby shower on the same weekend or a big outdoor get together with 25 of our friends and family in the backyard or maybe I might be in the kitchen trying out a new recipe for my hubby and I to grill on the BBQ for a quiet night for the two of us. I am passionate about entertaining and setting a beautiful table! I may or may not have an addiction to cloth napkins and fun salad plates oh and goblets too! I think I will always have a home decorating DIY project in the works as long as my hubby is on board with me haha. We have painted A LOT in the 6 homes we have owned in the 35 years that we have been married as well as re-done multiple pieces of furniture, added wall and ceiling treatments, replaced lights, bathroom fixtures and even tiled floors! I have sewn what seems like a million window treatments for our home as well as for family, made slipcovers, and duvets and even a formal dress or two!

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  • Hi Linda,
    You will love them! I hope you will try them and let me know how they turn out. Try them with a dipping sauce... soo good!

    Karin

  • Karin, these look awesome. A perfect addition to Easter dinnner. Both my dogs love asparagus...I always have it on hand. Thanks for sharing.

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