Asparagus puff rings are an elegant and delicious appetizer or light meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Made with a flaky puff pastry crust and filled with a creamy asparagus filling, these rings are sure to impress your guests. The asparagus filling is made with fresh asparagus, cream, cheese, and herbs, and is seasoned to perfection. The puff pastry crust is light and airy, and provides a perfect contrast to the creamy filling. Asparagus puff rings are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making them a great option for busy weeknights or entertaining.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
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
ASPARAGUS PUFF RING
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
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, 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
PROSCIUTTO ASPARAGUS PUFF PASTRY BUNDLES
Very easy and elegant appetizer or also for brunch. Make this when you can find the very thin asparagus spears.
Provided by Chef PotPie
Categories Brunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry out to a large rectangle about double the original size. Square off edges and cut into 6 squares. (I use a pizza cutter to do this).
- Toss asparagus in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- To make the bundles, place slice of prosciutto on top of the square. I folded the prosciutto in half so that it fit nicely on the square. Follow with 3-4 stalks of asparagus (depending on size) and 1-2 tablespoons of cheese.
- Lift two opposite corners of the puff pastry squares and wrap them around the asparagus and press to seal. Brush puff pastry with egg wash. Sprinkle with more pepper if desired.
- Bake until puff pastry is golden and puffed, about 12-15 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.2, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 51.8, Sodium 185.4, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 11.1
CHEESE, BACON & ASPARAGUS PUFFS
Serve these simple four-ingredient cheese puffs as part of a picnic or for lunch. You could also try adding some roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes or pesto
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat the grill to high. Lay the bacon on a baking tray in a single layer and grill for 8-10 mins until starting to crisp at the edges. Leave to cool. Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
- Meanwhile, unroll the pastry sheet and cut into six squares. Pile a small mound of the cheese in the centre of each square, reserving some of the cheese for scattering over later. Trim the woodier ends of the asparagus spears so each one is about 10cm long. Place four spears diagonally across each mound of cheese. Chop the bacon into small pieces and sprinkle over.
- Working with one pastry square at a time, fold the two corners not covered by the asparagus into the centre and pinch the ends together gently to seal. Repeat with the remaining squares, then scatter over the reserved cheese. Can now be frozen for up to three months.
- Transfer the puffs to a baking tray lined with baking parchment and bake for 20-25 mins (or 35 mins from frozen), or until golden brown. Leave to cool on the tray for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium
ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN CRISP PROSCIUTTO
Extremely easy and elegant appetizer. Asparagus spears are wrapped in a sheath of prosciutto, then baked until crispy. A great dish to make ahead, and bake just before serving.
Provided by Teresa Haider
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat with olive oil.
- Wrap one slice of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, starting at the bottom, and spiraling up to the tip. Place the wrapped spears on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove, and shake the pan back and forth to roll the spears over. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender, and prosciutto is crisp. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 278.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
ASPARAGUS PARMESAN PASTRY ROLLS
Categories Cheese Vegetable Bake Cocktail Party Vegetarian Parmesan Asparagus Spring Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough Gourmet
Yield Makes about 96 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Unfold pastry sheets and halve each parallel to fold lines. Roll out 1 half (keep remaining 3 halves chilled, covered with plastic wrap) into a 20- by 7-inch rectangle with a floured rolling pin on a well-floured surface. (Pastry will shrink slightly after rolling.) Brush off excess flour from work surface and both sides of pastry, then trim all edges with a sharp knife to make even. Cut crosswise into 6 (6 1/2- by 3-inch) rectangles.
- Brush rectangles with some egg wash and sprinkle each evenly with 1 packed tablespoon cheese, leaving a 1/2-inch border on long sides. Lay an asparagus stalk along 1 long side, then roll up asparagus in pastry, pressing seam to seal. Make more rolls with remaining pastry, cheese, and asparagus.
- Arrange rolls, seam sides down, about 1 inch apart on lightly oiled baking sheets and brush top and sides lightly with egg wash. Chill rolls until pastry is firm, at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Bake rolls in batches in middle of oven until puffed and golden, about 16 minutes.
- Transfer with a metal spatula to a cutting board and trim about 1/2 inch from ends. Halve each roll crosswise, then, starting about 1/2 inch from either end, cut each section diagonally in half (see photo, opposite). Stand asparagus rolls on end, 2 by 2 on platters, and drizzle each with 1 drop of truffle oil (if using). Serve warm.
ASPARAGUS-PARMESAN TART
Store-bought puff pastry makes easy work of this seasonal tart recipe from "Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home." For the most flavorful (and flaky) results, look for all-butter brands of frozen puff pastry, such as Dufour. Follow this dish withShrimp in Saffron Broth and Apricot-Almond Ice Cream Sandwiches for a quick spring meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out dough on a lightly floured work surface, just until creases are smooth. Trim dough to a 10-inch square. Lightly score a 1/2-inch border around dough. Brush off excess flour and transfer dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze 15 minutes.
- Brush border of dough with the beaten egg. Bake until puffed and starting to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Toss asparagus with the oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Remove tart shell from oven and press down on the center with a spatula. Arrange asparagus on top. Bake until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle cheese evenly on top. Bake until cheese is melted, about 4 minutes more. Let cool on a wire rack 5 minutes before slicing into squares.
CREAMY ASPARAGUS PUFFS
Pastry parcels with smoked ham, cream cheese and seasonal green veg. Serve with a crisp side salad
Provided by Angela Boggiano
Categories Lunch, Main course
Time 40m
Yield Makes 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and line a baking tray with parchment. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the pastry to a large square measuring about 30 x 30cm, then cut into 4 squares, each measuring 15 x 15cm.
- Spread a quarter of the cream cheese onto each square, leaving roughly 1cm space around the edges. Wrap a slice of ham around 4-5 asparagus spears. lay the bundle on top of the cream cheese, season, then brush the edges of the pastry with a little beaten egg.
- Loosely wrap two edges of the square to meet over the asparagus bundle, ensuring you have the top and bottom of the asparagus showing. Brush the pastry with beaten egg and place on the baking tray. Bake for 20-25 mins until the pastry is cooked, golden and puffed, and the asparagus is tender. Serve immediately with a crisp seasonal salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium
CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PUFFS
A recipe from my entertaining favorites folder. These are so easy to make, just stuff the pastry, roll and bake. I could probably eat all of the puffs myself they are just that delicious. Perfect for entertaining or just for a weekend snack. The filling can be made in advance. You will just love these!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 48 puffs
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a food processor, blend together the cooked chicken, mayonnaise, garlic, curry and seasoned salt until smooth, then season with black pepper to taste (this can be prepared in advance and refrigerated).
- Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle shape (10x14-in).
- Then lengthwise into three even strips of pastry.
- Spread chicken mixture along one side of each strip of pastry.
- Place asparagus spears lengthwise beside chicken mixture.
- Brush edges of pastry with egg.
- Roll pastry over to close completely.
- Brush top with egg.
- Cut rolls diagonally into 1-inch slices with a sharp knife.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Place on a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.7, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 32.8, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 2
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.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before starting, ensure all ingredients are prepped and measured, and the asparagus is trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces. This will help the recipe go smoothly and prevent scrambling later.
- Choosing the Right Puff Pastry: Fresh puff pastry is best, but frozen puff pastry sheets can also be used. If using frozen, thaw according to the package instructions and roll out to the desired size.
- Rolling the Puff Pastry: Be sure to roll the puff pastry out evenly and thinly. If it's too thick, it won't puff up properly in the oven. Additionally, use a sharp knife or pastry wheel to cut the pastry, as a dull one can tear it.
- Chilling the Puff Pastry: Chilling the puff pastry before baking is essential for a flaky crust. Chill the pastry for at least 30 minutes before baking, or up to overnight.
- Adding the Filling: When adding the asparagus and cheese filling, be sure to leave a 1-inch border around the edges of the pastry. This will help prevent the filling from spilling out during baking.
- Beating the Egg and Milk Mixture: Be sure to beat the egg and milk mixture thoroughly before brushing it onto the puff pastry. This will help the pastry brown evenly in the oven.
- Baking the Puff Ring: Bake the puff ring in a preheated oven until it's golden brown and puffed up. This usually takes around 30-35 minutes, but keep an eye on it to prevent over-browning.
Conclusion:
The Asparagus Puff Ring is an elegant and delicious dish that's perfect for any occasion. With its flaky puff pastry crust, tender asparagus, and melted cheese filling, it's sure to be a hit. Whether served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course, this dish is sure to impress. So next time you're looking for a dish that's both impressive and delicious, give this Asparagus Puff Ring a try.
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