Asparagus And Goat Cheese In Puff Pastry

Recipe Ingredients

		Salt - to taste
24		Asparagus spears
1/2		Sheet frozen puff pastry - thawed
2 oz	56g	Garlic and herb goat cheese
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

Ignore the package directions about how long it will take the frozen puff pastry to thaw. It will take at least 45 minutes at room temperature. Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Meanwhile, cut 3-inch tips from each stalk of asparagus (reserve the rest of the stalk for soup). Add the tips to the boiling water and cook just until they turn bright green, about 1 to 2 minutes. Drain the tips, then plunge them into ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again, then dry thoroughly on paper towels. Set aside. The asparagus tips can be steamed the day before and then refrigerated.

Roll the pastry into a 12- by 4-inch rectangle. From the 4-inch side, carefully cut the pastry into 4 (1-inch) strips. Spread each strip with 1/4 of the cheese, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cut each strip into 6 equal pieces measuring 2 inches. You should have 24 equal-sized rectangles.

Wrap each asparagus tip in one of the rectangles, using a little water to help seal the ends. Place them sealed-side down on a baking sheet. (The puffs can then be assembled the morning of the party and kept chilled. Remove from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking.) Bake until puffed and golden, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

Source:
"The Los Angeles Times, 12-26-2001"

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