Dazzle your guests with this simple yet elegant appetizer using frozen puff pastry, prosciutto and spring asparagus, which are in abundance right now in your supermarket or farmer’ market.
Prosciutto Asparagus Spirals
Thaw: 40 minutes
Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 15 minutes
1 package (17.3 ounces) Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Sheets, thawed
6 tablespoons garlic & herb spreadable cheese or fresh chèvre, softened
8 slices prosciutto or thinly sliced deli ham
30 medium asparagus spears, trimmed
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.
Tightly wrap 1 pastry strip around each asparagus spear, prosciutto-side in. Place the pastries seam-side down onto 2 baking sheets. Bake for 15 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown.
Makes: 30 pieces
– Courtesy of Pepperidge Farm
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