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RWOP Finalist: Asparagus and Parmesan Cream Pastry

By: PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese 
"From Real Women of Philadelphia 2010 Host Mandy Heaston: Puff pastry squares are spread with cream cheese and Parmesan, topped with fresh asparagus spears and a drizzle of olive oil, then baked until golden brown. "

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
37 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus spears
  • 1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 317 | Total Fat: 24.8g | Cholesterol: 37mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2011 by Sheira   view full review
i had this for dinner tonight and i can't believe how good it was! they didn't have fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2011 by fimommy06   view full review
This was easy and very tasty, the only thing I will do different is to lessen the lemon juice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2011 by hannah   view full review
I made this yesterday for my husband and he loved it. We had it with a Mediterranean style...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2011 by msmaggie   view full review
This was AWESOME. I made for an appetizer on Easter Sunday. Family Loved IT (Especially our...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2011 by Perri Pender Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These are excellent with a superb presentation to wow your guests!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2011 by Melanya7   view full review
This is my first review, but my new husband liked this so much he sent me a text the next day,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2012 by didyousaylemon   view full review
this was absolutely delicious!! the filling had a much better flavor than i was expecting. the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2011 by morrial   view full review
Delicious and unique recipe! I would use a bit less cream cheese mixture next time, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2011 by gigerbopper   view full review
I've done something similar with various vegetables but what makes this recipe a winner is the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2011 by DarkAngel Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
3.5 stars. This really could have done without the extra salt and Parmesan cheese sprinkled on...

 

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