Best 13 Creamy Asparagus Puffs Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where flavors dance on your palate and aromas fill the air. Today, we embark on a journey to discover the secrets behind creating creamy asparagus puffs, a dish that combines the delicate flavors of asparagus with the rich creaminess of a puff pastry crust. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds as we unveil the perfect recipe for this delectable treat.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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 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.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS PUFFS



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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

plain flour , for dusting
375g block all-butter puff pastry
150g pack cream cheese
4 thin slices cooked smoked ham
400g asparagus spear , trimmed
1 medium egg
crispy salad , to serve

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

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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"I love asparagus -- I grew up eating white asparagus in Germany. My parents would usually grill the stalks or make a soup similar to this one," says Sunny.

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
6 cups chicken stock
1 pint sour cream, at room temperature
2 teaspoons Hungarian hot paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook, stirring until tender, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add the asparagus and sauté 4 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the asparagus is very tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool at least 5 minutes.
  • Working in batches if necessary, carefully transfer the soup to a blender, filling it no more than halfway. Keep the lid slightly ajar and puree on high speed until smooth. Return the soup to the saucepan, stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowls, dust with the paprika and serve.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS PASTA



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A wonderfully satisfying meal that cooks in minutes. Delicious!

Provided by HEIDI S.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pint light cream
1 pound linguine pasta
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Boil asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes; drain.
  • In a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Saute garlic and asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add linguine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and transfer to a serving dish.
  • Stir lemon juice into asparagus mixture; pour mixture over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 30.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

ASPARAGUS AND PARMESAN CREAM PASTRY



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This recipe was a side dish winner in the Real Women of Philadelphia 2010. After trying it, I know why. It is delicious.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cheese

Time 31m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 sheet frozen puff pastry
1 lb fresh asparagus spear (16 spears)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pinch sea salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shaved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F; remove pastry dough from freezer and let thaw for 10 minutes.
  • While dough is thawing, wash and trim asparagus so it is 1 1/2 inches shorter than width of pastry sheet.
  • In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, grated Parmesan, chopped basil leaves and lemon juice; set aside.
  • Unfold dough onto a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; cut into 4 equal rectangles.
  • Separate slightly; spread cream cheese mixture onto each of the pastry rectangles, alternating directions, not quite to each edge.
  • Press four asparagus spears onto each rectangle, alternating direction.
  • Sprinkle pastries with sea salt and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes until pastries are golden brown.
  • Remove from oven, cut each pastry in half and transfer to serving platter.
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of shave parmesan cheese and serve.

PASTA WITH CREAMY ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh asparagus
1 1/4 cups nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons cornstarch
8 ounces fresh fusilli or other short pasta
1 ounce Parmigiano Reggiano ( 1/3 cup coarsely grated)
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in covered pot for the pasta.
  • Wash the asparagus, then trim by breaking at the point where the tough, woody part of the stem meets the tender part. Cut into 1-inch pieces, and steam over hot water for 3 to 7 minutes.
  • Whisk the yogurt and sour cream with the mustard and the nutmeg, and blend a little of this mixture with the cornstarch to make a paste. Then, return cornstarch mixture to sour-cream yogurt.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain pasta and asparagus, and combine with yogurt-sour cream mixture. Cook over medium heat until mixture is just heated through.
  • Coarsely grate cheese, and add to the pasta-asparagus mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 677, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 111 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 546 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Step into spring with this easy blender soup that showcases fresh asparagus, leeks, shallots, and just a touch of cream from a last-minute drizzle of crème fraîche.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups thinly sliced leeks, white and light-green parts only, well washed and patted dry (from 2)
3/4 cup thinly sliced shallot
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
3 to 4 cups ( homemade or low-sodium store-bought)
Crème fraîche, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks and shallot; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and 3 cups broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until asparagus is very tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.
  • Working in batches (don't fill it more than halfway), purée asparagus in a blender until very smooth, 1 to 2 minutes a batch, thinning with more broth if necessary. Transfer to cleaned pan, and heat until steaming. Whisk crème fraîche with a little water until it has the consistency of heavy cream. Spoon some on top of each serving, swirling with a toothpick, if desired.

CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP



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No need to toss out the tough ends of asparagus-use them to make a quick stock for an extra shot of flavor in this cream of asparaagus soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches asparagus (about 2 pounds), trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces, trimmings and 20 tips reserved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 large shallot, sliced crosswise, plus 1/2 large shallot
1/2 large clove garlic, finely chopped, plus 1/2 large clove garlic
1 medium Yukon gold or Russet potato (about 8 ounces), peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; season with 2 teaspoons salt. Add asparagus tips and blanch until bright green and just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath with a slotted spoon; reserve for topping. Add trimmings, 1/2 shallot and 1/2 clove garlic to the same pot and return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer the asparagus stock 20 to 25 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • In another saucepan, heat olive oil over medium. Add sliced shallot and chopped garlic and cook until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in potato and enough of the asparagus stock to cover the vegetables (about 1 cup), and simmer until the potato is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Strain remaining asparagus stock directly into saucepan with the potatoes. Add remaining asparagus and cook until tender and bright green, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Puree in a blender until completely smooth; remove 1 cup and reserve. Slowly stir in cream, and season to taste with salt and pepper; thin with reserved liquid as needed. Serve hot or chilled, topped with asparagus tips and a drizzle of oil.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP



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Make and share this Creamy Asparagus Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by beckas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs asparagus
3 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup minced shallot
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup half-and-half
3/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut asparagus into 1 inch chunks.
  • Place chicken broth in pot and add asparagus chunks.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer five minutes until tender.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter and saute shallots and garlic for five minutes.
  • Add flour and cook for one minute.
  • Add flour mixture to chicken broth and stir until thickened.
  • Blend soup in blender until semi-smooth.
  • Return to pan and add half& half, thyme, and pepper.
  • Simmer for five minutes.
  • Add parmesan cheese until melted.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.

ASPARAGUS, BASIL, & CREAM CHEESE TART WITH OPTIONAL BACON



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Tender asparagus and tangy basil cream cheese tops golden, flaky puff pastry in this delicious (and easy!) vegetarian tart. Just top individual squares with a bit of bacon for the carnivores.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 42m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 frozen puff pastry sheet (thawed)
4 ounces Neufchatel cheese (light cream cheese, room temperature/softened)
1/4 cup finely diced onion
1 medium garlic clove (finely minced)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (about 15 medium-sized leaves)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus a little more for sprinkling on top, if desired)
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound asparagus (ends trimmed)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2-3 slices of bacon (cooked, cooled, and crumbled)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place thawed pastry on a lightly floured rolling space and, using a rolling iron, roll into a 10-inch by 14-inch rectangle.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and carefully transfer the puff pastry to the baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit until cool, at least 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the cream cheese, onion, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Mix together with a fork. Set aside.
  • Bring a large bot of water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl with cold water and ice. Add asparagus to the boiling water and cook for one minute. With tongs, lift the asparagus out of the boiling water and dunk in the ice water to help stop the cooking.
  • Make a pile of 3 - 4 paper towels and move asparagus to the paper towels. Gently blot until dry. Add asparagus to a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat.
  • Spoon cream cheese onto cooled puff pastry crust. Spread to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Arrange asparagus on top of cream cheese layer. Sprinkle with a pinch or two of coarse salt, if desired.
  • Return tart to oven and bake for about 10 minutes, until cream cheese is warm and asparagus is tender.
  • If adding bacon, sprinkle it on after baking, or cut into squares and top individual squares if desired.

ASPARAGUS CREAM PASTA



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Making a cream out of the stalks means that every mouthful of pasta will have a delicious taste of asparagus

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch asparagus
142ml tub double cream
2 garlic cloves , peeled, but left whole
50g parmesan , half grated, half shaved
250g tagliatelle

Steps:

  • To prepare the asparagus, cut off and discard the woody ends, then neatly cut the tips away from the stalks. Keep the tips and stalks separate. In a small saucepan bring the cream and garlic to the boil. Take off the heat, remove the garlic, then set the pan aside.
  • Cook the stalks in boiling salted water for about 4-5 mins until tender, drain, then tip into the cream with the grated parmesan. Blitz with a hand blender until smooth.
  • Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, then throw in the tips 2 mins before the end of cooking time. Gently reheat the cream, drain pasta, then tip into a bowl with the cream. Toss, divide into pasta bowls, top with parmesan shavings and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 931 calories, Fat 47 grams fat, SaturatedFat 26 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 100 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.53 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose thick asparagus stalks. Thicker stalks will hold their shape better in the puffs and provide a more satisfying bite.
  • Trim the asparagus properly. Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus, about 1 inch from the bottom. You can also peel the asparagus if desired, but this is not necessary.
  • Cook the asparagus until it is tender-crisp. You don't want the asparagus to be too soft, or it will fall apart in the puffs. Cook it until it is just tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Use a good quality puff pastry. The puff pastry is the base of the puffs, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a puff pastry that is made with real butter and has a light, flaky texture.
  • Don't overfill the puffs. If you overfill the puffs, they will not cook evenly and the asparagus will not be tender-crisp. Fill the puffs about halfway full.
  • Bake the puffs until they are golden brown. The puffs should be golden brown on top and bottom. This indicates that they are cooked through.

Conclusion:

Creamy asparagus puffs are a delicious and elegant appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or special occasions. With a few simple tips, you can make creamy asparagus puffs that are sure to impress your guests.

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