Categories: Vegetables- Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 lb. puff pastry
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 to 2 Tbsp. minced fresh chives
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided use
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 6 thin slices cooled smoked ham
- 1 1/4 lb. asparagus, trimmed
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
Directions
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Heat oven to 400 degrees.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry to 1/8 inch. Cut into 6 squares; set aside.
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In a bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, chives and 3 Tbsp. of the parmesan cheese and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Divide mixture among pastry squares and spread to 1/2 inch of edges. Top cream cheese mixture with a slice of ham and several spears asparagus, leaving asparagus tips exposed.
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Brush edges with water and fold pastry over each side to form a pouch, pressing edges gently to seal. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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Arrange pouches on baking sheet and bake 20 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Serve immediately.