Asparagus & Parmesan Cream Pastry

By Tufgrlz

Ingredients

• 1 pkg cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup grated Parm cheese
• 3 T lemon juice
• 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 2 T olive oil
• 2 T shaved Parm cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, grated parm, lemon juice and basil.

Unfold puff pastry on a baking sheet coated wtih cooking spray. Cut into 4 rectangles, placing them slightly apart on baking sheet. Spread cream cheese mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges. Trim asparagus spears to 1 1/2 inches shorter than pastry. Press four spear onto each pastry, alternating direction. Drizzle with oil.

Bake at 400 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with shaved parm. Slice each pastry in half. Serve warm.