Cheesy Asparagus Puffs
| Preparation: | 20 min |
| Marinating/Waiting: | 0 min |
| Cooking: | 15 min |
| Total: | 35 min |
servings
| Category: | Appetizers |
| Subcategory: | Canapés - Hors d'oeuvre |
| Source: | Académie Culinaire |
Recipe ingredients
- 11 oz. (300 g) asparagus
- 1 lb. (454 g) puff pastry
- 240 g (8 1/2 oz) Quebec semi-soft or old cheddar, grated or sliced
- 1 oz. (30 g) walnuts*
- Pepper to taste
- 1 egg*, beaten
Preparation
Thaw puff pastry.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cook asparagus in water until tender. Rinse under cold water and drain. Cut in 2 and set aside.
Roll out dough into a thin sheet. Cut into 6 rectangles, 6 in. x 4 in. (15 cm x 10 cm).
Fold edges into 1/2 in. (1 cm) seam and brush with beaten egg.
In the centre of each rectangle, place some asparagus, cheese and nut, and season.
Fold all four sides over; brushing dough with beaten egg to seal edges.
Decorate puffs with a sprinkling of nuts.
Bake 12-15 minutes or until puffs are nice and gold.
Suggestion
Wrap leftover cheese, but not too tightly, in parchment paper or waxed paper then in foil. Store them in the refrigerator and avoid stacking them.
* We recommend Selection and Irresistibles products.
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