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Nutrition: per puff

  • kcal567
  • fat40g
  • saturates11g
  • carbs37g
  • sugars3g
  • fibre2g
  • protein16g
  • salt1.2g
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and line a baking tray with parchment. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the pastry to a large square measuring about 30 x 30cm, then cut into 4 squares, each measuring 15 x 15cm.

  • step 2

    Spread a quarter of the cream cheese onto each square, leaving roughly 1cm space around the edges. Wrap a slice of ham around 4-5 asparagus spears. lay the bundle on top of the cream cheese, season, then brush the edges of the pastry with a little beaten egg.

  • step 3

    Loosely wrap two edges of the square to meet over the asparagus bundle, ensuring you have the top and bottom of the asparagus showing. Brush the pastry with beaten egg and place on the baking tray. Bake for 20-25 mins until the pastry is cooked, golden and puffed, and the asparagus is tender. Serve immediately with a crisp seasonal salad.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, July 2014

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A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.17 ratings

Pam Wilkinson

This looks pretty but blasting in a hot oven is not the best treatment for asparagus tips. They were frazzled, and even the other end suffered, though the parts which had been wrapped inside the pastry were just right. Another time I'd either leave them out and cook separately or wrap all the…

marycurtis31214296

Absolutely delicious and looked great,

raram28dubai28960

It was delicious. A perfect Sunday evening snack after a big lunch.

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question

Could these be made with bottled asparagus? I have a jar in the fridge Many thanks

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goodfoodteam

Hi, thanks for your question. Yes absolutely, although the asparagus will have a softer texture once cooked. Make sure to drain the asparagus well and dab it dry with kitchen towel before assembling to avoid making the pastry soggy. We hope this helps, BBC Good Food Team.

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question

Can these be frozen? If so how to reheat.

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goodfoodteam

Thanks for your question. We think these pastries are best served straight from the oven. All our recipes that are just as good when frozen and reheated are marked with a blue star just above the nutritional information.

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