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Prosciutto Asparagus Spirals

prosciuttoasparagusspiralsThese sophisticated (but easy to prepare.) puff pastry appetizers feature fresh asparagus spears individually wrapped with prosciutto and a spread of garlic and herb cheese.

1 (17.3 oz) pkg puff pastry sheets, thawed
6 Tbsp. garlic and herb spreadable cheese, softened
8 slices prosciutto or deli ham, thinly sliced
30 medium asparagus spears, trimmed

Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C/180°C fan, Gas Mark 6).

Unfold the pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Spread 3 Tbsp. cheese on each pastry sheet. Top each with 4 slices prosciutto. Cut each into 15 strips crosswise, making 30 in all.

Tightly wrap 1 pastry strip around each asparagus spear, prosciutto-side in. Place the pastries seam-side down onto 2 baking sheets.

Bake for 15 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown.

Makes 30.

Cook's Notes:

  • Don't try to manipulate Puff Pastry that's not completely thawed; unfolding it while it's still frozen could tear the sheet.
  • When cutting Puff Pastry, the sharper the knife or pastry cutter, the better. A dull edge can cement layers together and prevent pastry from rising.