Fresh asparagus is one of the finest treats of spring. While my favorite way to eat asparagus is an easy roast in the oven, these Cream Cheese & Parmesan Asparagus Spears make a lovely treat for a more formal table.
Cream Cheese & Parmesan Asparagus Spears
Puff pastry, fresh asparagus, cream cheese, Parmesan, and egg are all the ingredients you need to make this crowd pleaser. If helps if the cream cheese is at room temperature, but the puff pastry rolls out better if it’s cold.
To make these delicious little spears, roll out the puff pastry, spread cream cheese on it, and cut it into thin strips. Trim the bottom of the asparagus, and peel a little bit if the spears are really fat. Then, simple roll one sprig of asparagus around the puff pastry.
Once all of the pasty is used, brush a little egg on the spears, and then sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown. By the way, if you need a nice baking sheet, I love these half baking sheets from Nordic Ware! I use them for everything – love them for sheet pan dinners. My favorite micro-plane also comes in very handy, as does this pizza cutter.
Your guests will love this easy recipe. It makes a great side dish or a nice appetizer too. Here’s your printable recipe for this delicious side dish or appetizer.
Cream Cheese & Parmesan Asparagus Cigars Recipe
Delicious appetizer or side dish made with fresh asparagus, puff pastry, and a little bit of cheese! A great spring recipe.
Ingredients
- 5 ounces puff pastry sheets
- flour for dusting
- 1/2 pound asparagus , washed and trimmed
- 1-2 ounces cream cheese
- one egg, beaten
- 2 TBS parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Roll the puff pastry sheet out into a 10" x 6" rectangle.
- Cover with cream cheese.
- Cut the sheet into 10 thin strips.
- Roll each strip around one spear of asparagus.
- Brush with egg and top with parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 266Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 139mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 7g
Nutritional data is not always correct.
Like this recipe for Cream Cheese & Parmesan Asparagus Spears? You might also like these fun spring recipes as well.
My Grandmas’s Secret Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
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What’s your favorite way to eat asparagus? Enjoy this recipe!
Kafi
Thursday 15th of March 2018
This is so creative. Thanks for sharing.
Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids
Thursday 15th of March 2018
These turned out great! Come asparagus season I'm always looking for different way to prepare asparagus so I'll have to pin this recipe for later.
Brianna
Tuesday 7th of April 2015
I made these for Easter dinner this year and they were a hit. Everyone asked me to share the recipe! Thanks for the amazing idea. I cannot wait to make them again. www.brisul.com
Michelle Marine
Wednesday 8th of April 2015
Thanks so much for letting me know, Brianna! I'm glad they were a hit. :-)
Kim
Thursday 2nd of April 2015
These look great. Can they me made a few hours before putting in the oven? Thanks.
Michelle Marine
Thursday 2nd of April 2015
I would think so, Kim, but I don't know for sure as I have cooked them right away each time I've made them. Let me know how it works out if you try it!
Cydnee
Monday 23rd of February 2015
Oh I love this recipe! Love, love, love it! Thank you very much for joining in the celebration of #purebloglove, we enjoy having you each week. I hope to see you on Thursday at 8PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee