Description
Flaky puff pastry parcels filled with creamy garlic and herb cheese, cheddar, and tender asparagus — a simple yet elegant snack or appetizer perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
300 g (11 oz) asparagus, tough ends removed
150 g (5 oz) garlic and herb cream cheese
150 g (5 oz) grated cheddar cheese
320 g (11 oz) puff pastry sheet
1 egg, beaten (or 1 tbsp milk for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook for 2 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into 6 equal squares. Place squares on the prepared tray.
- Add a spoonful of garlic and herb cream cheese to the center of each pastry square.
- Lay 2–3 asparagus spears diagonally over the cheese and sprinkle grated cheddar on top.
- Fold the uncovered corners over the filling so they meet in the middle. Press gently to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg or milk.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed, golden, and crisp.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Substitute cheddar with gruyère, mozzarella, or feta for variation.
Add chili flakes or herbs to the cream cheese for extra flavor.
Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or frozen unbaked.
To reheat, bake at 180°C for 8 minutes until crisp.
Perfect for brunch, picnics, or as a light appetizer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parcel
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
