If you want to be the fancy pants at the pot luck Brie, Asparagus & Prosciutto in Puff Pastry is for you…. Just saying 😉
Delight your taste buds with brie, asparagus, and prosciutto bundles—an appetizer that marries deliciousness with visual allure. This dish harmonizes the rich, creamy brie with the earthy asparagus and the savory saltiness of prosciutto.
To craft this dish, blanch asparagus, wrap it in prosciutto, add a piece of brie, and encase the bundle in puff pastry. Then, bake until golden brown, and flaky pastry surrounds melted, bubbly cheese.
*Prepare ahead by placing them on parchment paper on the cooking tray and covering with plastic wrap.
**Leftovers won’t be a concern.
Why Brie, Asparagus & Prosciutto in Puff Pastry. works:
- Brie, Asparagus & Prosciutto in Puff Pastry works because the asparagus adds a fresh and crunchy texture. The asparagus also complements the richness and creaminess of the cheese and the pastry.
- Because it uses brie cheese as the main filling of the pastry, which is soft and creamy, and melts beautifully in the oven. The brie cheese adds a mild and nutty flavor. The brie cheese also pairs well with the sweetness and tanginess of the cranberry sauce, which is spread on top of the pastry.
- It uses prosciutto as a thin layer between the cheese and the pastry, which adds some saltiness and smokiness to the dish. The prosciutto also helps to seal in the cheese and the sauce, and prevents the pastry from becoming soggy.
Tips and tricks:
- To make Brie, Asparagus & Prosciutto in Puff Pastry, prick the pastry with a fork, to prevent it from puffing up too much in the oven.
- Cut the brie cheese into 6 equal pieces, and place them in the center of each pastry square. You need to top each piece of cheese with a slice of prosciutto, folding it as needed to fit the cheese. You also need to spread some cranberry sauce over the prosciutto, leaving some space around the edges of the pastry.
- Arrange 3 or 4 asparagus spears over the cheese and the sauce, and fold the corners of the pastry over the filling, pinching them to seal. You need to brush the pastry with some egg wash, to make it shiny and golden. You also need to bake the pastry in a preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden, and the cheese is melted.
Brie, Asparagus & Prosciutto in Puff Pastry
These elegant and tasty appetizers consist of puff pastry filled with brie cheese, asparagus and prosciutto, then baked to a golden and flaky perfection. To prepare them, you need to cut puff pastry into squares and brush them with a mixture of melted butter and honey. Next, you layer a piece of prosciutto, some asparagus spears and a piece of brie on each square. Then, fold the pastry over the filling and press the edges to seal. Lastly, bake them in the oven for about 15 minutes until they are puffed and crisp. You can garnish them with some lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper and fresh herbs for extra flavor.
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Servings: 12
Calories: 388kcal
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp butter melted
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 bunch pencil asparagus ends trimmed
- 1 Tbsp EVOO
- APF for surface
- 2 sheets puff pastry thawed according to package directions
- 12 slices prosciutto
- 8 oz. wheel brie cut into 12 pieces
- Egg wash
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp cranberry sauce *optional - to spread on. Adds a nice sweetness
Instructions
- To prepare the oven, set the temperature to 400° and cover two large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, honey, and salt together.
- In a medium bowl, toss asparagus in oil.
- Cut the puff pastry into 12 equal squares. To do this, first roll out each sheet of pastry on a surface dusted with flour until it forms a rectangle of 15 by 10 inches. Then cut each rectangle into 6 smaller squares.
- Turn the square pastry 45 degrees to make a diamond shape and coat it with the butter mixture. Put a prosciutto slice on top, tucking in the edges to fit inside the diamond. Add some asparagus pieces and a brie slice on top of the prosciutto. Fold the left side of the pastry over the filling and brush it with egg wash. Then fold the right side over and apply more egg wash on the top and sides of the pastry. Sprinkle some pepper on top. Transfer the pastry to a baking sheet and repeat the same steps with the remaining pastry.
- Bake until golden and brie is melted, about 15 minutes.
- Brush with more butter mixture before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
