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    Asparagus Wrapped in Puff Pastry Bouquets - For An Elegant Appetizer

    Mar 15, 2023 This post may contain affiliate links.

    These Asparagus puff pastry bouquets are an easy and elegant appetizer or brunch idea for spring entertaining!  Perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, or whenever you need a light, airy snack because they come together quickly and effortlessly.

    asparagus puffed pastry bouquet

    Table of Contents

    • Spring brunch recipes
    • What if puff pastry?
    • Ingredients:
    • Instructions:
      • Frequently asked questions:
      • Notes about edible flowers:
    • Save to Pinterest:
    • More Recipes for your Easter Brunch
    • Asparagus puff pastry bouquets
      • Ingredients  1x2x3x
      • Instructions 
      • Notes
      • Nutrition

    Spring brunch recipes

    These asparagus puffed pastry bouquets would pair perfectly with one of our other spring brunch recipes. Serve them with Garden pansy salad, Dandelion salad, Carrot cake cinnamon bunnies, Lavender bee's knees (lavender lemon honey cocktail) or carrot shaped stuffed crescent rolls

    What if puff pastry?

    Let me introduce you to your new best friend. Puff pastry! Puff pastry is a light and flaky pastry made from a laminated dough, or dough that is made by alternating layers of butter and dough.this versatile baking staple. The only ingredients used to make puff pastry are butter, salt, water, and flour. Keep some in your freezer for easy appetizers when you're entertaining in a pinch.

    ingredients in asparagus puff pastry bouquet

    Ingredients:

    • Puffed pastry sheets - two sheets cut into 8 squares, or 8 small precut squares
    • Small sliced cheese slices of choice - goat cheese, brie, raclette, gruyere
    • 1 bunch of asparagus sprigs (12-18 sprigs) ends trimmed short
    • 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing
    • Edible flowers - read our guide on Where to buy edible flowers
    • Kosher salt + pepper
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    Instructions:

    • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
    • On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry out to a large rectangle about double the original size. Square off edges and cut into 8 squares with a pizza cutter.
    • Toss asparagus in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
    • To make the bouquets, place slice cheese of the square. Follow with 3-4 stalks of asparagus (depending on size)
    ingredients in asparagus puff pastry bouquet 1
    • Lift two opposite corners of the puff pastry squares and wrap them around the asparagus and press to seal. Brush puff pastry with melted butter. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper if desired.
    ingredients in asparagus puff pastry bouquet 3
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    • Bake until puff pastry is golden and puffed, about 12-15 minutes.
    • While warm, carefully place puffed pastry on your serving dish of choice.
    • Garnish with "leaves" like herbs like basil, and edible flowers of choice to make a bouquet.
    • Serve and enjoy!
    ingredients in asparagus puff pastry bouquet 5

    Frequently asked questions:

    PUFF PASTRY VS. PHYLLO DOUGH 

    It's easy to get puffy pastry confused with it's laminated dough cousin, phyllo. The main difference between the two is phyllo dough contains less water, so it doesn't rise the same as puffed pastry. This is due to the way it's made, rolled thin instead of folded and laminated like puffed pastry. Phyllo dough is very thin, and famously used in baklava. Be careful not to get them confused, as they are often found next to each other in the freezer aisle

    WHERE TO BUY PUFF PASTRY 

    Frozen puff pastry sheets come in a long rectangular box in the frozen section of most grocery stores; sheet sizes will vary, so check the dimensions on the box. Puff pastry is often found next to the pie crust and other frozen doughs. You may also be able to find packaged puff pastry cups for savory appetizers and delicate desserts. Keep a package of frozen puff pastry in your freezer at all times for easy last-minute baking. Look for small squares instead of long sheets for less work!

    HOW TO SERVE:

    These are best served fresh out of the oven. If you're entertaining, you can assemble your bouquets ahead of time, and pop them in the oven when you're guests arrive so they come out of the oven nice and warm. If needed, you can reheat puffed pastry for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Be sure to remove the edible flowers and leaves before placing in the oven so they don't burn.

    Notes about edible flowers:

    Not sure where to find edible flowers to make these asparagus wrapped in puffed pastry treats look like a fancy bouquet? I've got you covered! Head to my post on: Where To Buy Or Find Edible Flowers for all the information you need to know on edible flowers !

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    Asparagus puff pastry bouquets

    sarah
    These Asparagus puffed pastry bouquets are an easy and elegant appetizer or brunch idea for spring entertaining!  Perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, or whenever you need a light, airy snack because they come together quickly and effortlessly.
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Recipe
    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Sides
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 247 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • Puffed pastry sheets - two sheets cut into 8 squares or 8 small precut squares
    • Small sliced cheese slices of choice - goat cheese brie, raclette, gruyere
    • 1 bunch of asparagus sprigs 12-18 sprigs ends trimmed short
    • 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing
    • Edible flowers - read our guide on Where to buy edible flowers
    • Kosher salt + pepper
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
    • On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry out to a large rectangle about double the original size. Square off edges and cut into 8 squares with a pizza cutter.
    • Toss asparagus in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
    • To make the bouquets, place slice cheese of the square. Follow with 3-4 stalks of asparagus (depending on size)
    • Lift two opposite corners of the puff pastry squares and wrap them around the asparagus and press to seal. Brush puff pastry with melted butter. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper if desired.
    • Bake until puff pastry is golden and puffed, about 12-15 minutes.
    • While warm, carefully place puffed pastry on your serving dish of choice.
    • Garnish with "leaves" like herbs like basil, and edible flowers of choice to make a bouquet.
      Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    These are best served fresh out of the oven. If you're entertaining, you can assemble your bouquets ahead of time, and pop them in the oven when you're guests arrive so they come out of the oven nice and warm. If needed, you can reheat puffed pastry for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Be sure to remove the edible flowers and leaves before placing in the oven so they don't burn.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 10gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 358mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
    Keyword Asparagus wrapped in puff pastry, easter brunch ideas, elegant appetizer
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    About sarah

    Sarah Buckley is the go-to expert for anyone looking to add some botanical flair and creativity in their kitchen. She is a master gardener, herbalist, edible flower expert, professional food photographer and recipe developer. She teaches people how to use botanicals creatively with their culinary work from the garden to table to or apothecary, ensuring they're using safe practices throughout all aspects of plant handling.

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