Appetizer: Asparagus & Parmesan Cream Pastry Recipe

Published: June 29, 2012

Ingredients

1	package (8oz) cream cheese
½	cup grated Parmesan Cheese
3	TBSP lemon juice
5	fresh basil leaves, chopped
1	sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1	pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2	TBSP olive oil
2	TBSP shaved Parmesan cheese

Directions

Combine cream cheese, grated parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and basil.
Unfold pastry on pan coated with cooking spray. Cut into 4 rectangles, placing slightly apart on cooking sheet. Spread cream cheese to within 1/2 inch of edges. Trim asparagus spears to 1 1/2 inches shorter than pastry. Press 4 spears onto each pastry, alternating directions. Drizzle with oil. Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 min or till golden brown. Sprinkle with shaved parmesan cheese. Slice each pastry in half. Serve warm.