8/8/2019 Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus in Puff Pastry

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Prosciutto wrapped Asparagus in Puff PastryYields 24 hors doeurves

Ingredients

2 dozen fresh asparagus spears, rinsed and tough ends trimmed from bottoms

1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)

6 oz. Sliced Prosciutto (12 slices, cut in half to yield 24 pieces)

1 large egg

1 TB water

Garlic powder & pepper

cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. In a large saucepan, bring 1 water to a boil; add asparagus. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain andimmediately transfer asparagus to a bowl of ice water to halt the cooking process. Once cool, drain the

asparagus and pat dry.

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2. Roll a piece of prosciutto around the middle of each asparagus spear. Set aside.3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.4. Prepare an egg wash by whisking the egg with 1 TB water in a small bowl. Set aside.5. On a lightly floured board, roll puff pastry to about 1/8 thick. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush egg wash over

entire surface of puff pastry.

6. Sprinkle lightly with garlic powder, black pepper, and some of the parmesan cheese. Go over once lightly withthe rolling pin to help seasonings adhere to pastry.

7. Using a pizza or rotary cutter, cut puff pastry into strips.

8. Roll pastry strip around asparagus spear and set on parchment lined baking sheet, tucking loose ends under.9. Brush each pastry wrapped spear lightly with egg wash and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.10. If you plan to serve immediately, bake spears for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.11. If preparing the hors doeurves for a party in advance, par-bake for only 15 minutes. Once cooled, they can be

refrigerated overnight and baked for 8-10 minutes at 400 (till golden brown) just before serving.