Asparagus And Parmesan Cream Pastry

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F; remove pastry dough from freezer and let thaw for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   While dough is thawing, wash and trim asparagus so it is 1 1/2 inches shorter than width of pastry sheet.

3. 3

   In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, grated Parmesan, chopped basil leaves and lemon juice; set aside.

4. 4

   Unfold dough onto a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; cut into 4 equal rectangles.

5. 5

   Separate slightly; spread cream cheese mixture onto each of the pastry rectangles, alternating directions, not quite to each edge.

6. 6

   Press four asparagus spears onto each rectangle, alternating direction.

7. 7

   Sprinkle pastries with sea salt and drizzle with olive oil.

8. 8

   Bake for 18-22 minutes until pastries are golden brown.

9. 9

   Remove from oven, cut each pastry in half and transfer to serving platter.

10. 10

    Garnish with a sprinkle of shave parmesan cheese and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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