Rich and flaky puff pastry wrapped around asparagus and baked to perfection! Try our take on a classic asparagus tart that the whole family will love. This recipe is by far the most delicious way to enjoy asparagus.
Puff Pastry Asparagus Recipe
Over the years, my kiddos have gotten better at eating their vegetables. Back in the day I used to search for recipes that would both delight their taste buds and add some veggie goodness to their plates. It’s always a win in my book when they clear their plates and eat every last bit of their greens. The CDC recommends that children get 1-3 cups of vegetables per day, depending on their age and other factors. Meanwhile, us adults need 5-13 servings. That’s a lot! Based on these recommendations, picky kids aren’t the only ones who can benefit from creative ways to eat vegetables. I love keeping all kinds of veggie recipes on hands to keep the green part of our plates interesting at the dinner table.
These puff pastry asparagus roll-ups are just plain delicious. Full stop. I mean, come on — the combination of the butter, flaky puff pastry dough with tender roasted asparagus is enough to make my mouth water. The great thing about this recipe is that they can be made for any occasion. They make an impressive party food, they’ll wow guests at dinners, and they’re quick and easy enough to make for your family on weeknights. Plus, you can even get the kids in the kitchen to help! Their little hands would be great for rolling the asparagus up in the dough. I’m totally a sucker for recipes that can get the whole family involved.
The cheese makes these puff pastry asparagus roll-ups over-the-top delicious. I feel like I could add cheese to anything, and my kids would get excited about it. I used an Italian cheese blend, but you could substitute parmesan, mozzarella, or even white cheddar in a pinch. Any sharp white cheese complements this dish perfectly. You can even grate more cheese on top when they’re still hot after you take them out of the oven. YUM!
Can you swap out crescent rolls for puff pastry?
Absolutely! Crescent roll dough is a perfect substitute if you don’t have puff pastry on hand. They are basically pre-cut versions of puff pastry, and have more flavor, too! Even if you do have puff pastry, I recommend you try this recipe out with a can of crescent roll dough at some point to mix things up. My whole family loves Pillsbury crescent rolls, and I’m sure your family won’t complain either!
How do I bake puff pastry?
A good rule of thumb when baking puff pastry is to not over-handle the dough. You will only need to roll it out gently to get the desired thickness, so make sure you don’t overdo it. If you mess with the dough too much, it could turn out dense and tough instead of light and flaky, so keep that in mind! I like having the kids help me with this recipe, but sometimes it’s best if I do the rolling out and the kids are in charge of wrapping them up in the rectangles of dough. When you’re checking the puff pastry asparagus for doneness, look for a light golden color on the pastry. That’s how you’ll know they are perfectly baked!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound asparagus (about 12 asparagus), trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 (17.3 ounce) box puff pastry, thawed (or use Crescent Rolls)
- ½ cup shredded Italian cheese blend
- 1 egg, beaten
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Puff Pastry Asparagus Recipe Draft
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus (about 12 asparagus), trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 (17.3 ounce) box puff pastry, thawed
- ½ cup shredded Italian cheese blend
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Prepare a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper spritzed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Roll out each sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 6 equal rectangles.
- Place 2 asparagus on each rectangle diagonally. Sprinkle the asparagus with salt and black pepper as desired. Top with a sprinkle of cheese.
- Fold the opposite ends of the puff pastry over the asparagus. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the puff pastry with the beaten egg. Sprinkle with additional salt and black pepper if desired.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden.
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Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Prepare a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper spritzed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Roll out each sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 6 equal rectangles.
- Place 2 asparagus on each rectangle diagonally. Sprinkle the asparagus with salt and black pepper as desired. Top with a sprinkle of cheese.
- Fold the opposite ends of the puff pastry over the asparagus. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the puff pastry with the beaten egg. Sprinkle with additional salt and black pepper if desired.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden.
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