Asparagus Napoleons with Goat Cheese, Chives, Lemon

Name: Asparagus Napoleons with Goat Cheese, Chives, Lemon Zest
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Sheet Of Frozen Puff Pastry, Thawed About 40 Minutes; 1 whole Egg, Beaten With About 2 Teaspoons Water; 24 spears Asparagus, Cut To About 6 Inches; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 8 ounces, weight Goat Cheese; 2 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Chives; 1 Tablespoon Grated Lemon Zest; 2 Tablespoons Honey; 1 pinch Coarse Salt; 12 sprigs Chives, For Garnish

Servings: persons

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Bake Puff Pastry Rectangles:
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lay the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
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When you unfold the puff pastry, the sections between the fold lines should be about 3 inches wide each.
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The measurement the other way should be about 10 inches if it isnt, you can take a rolling pin and lightly roll it out a little.
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The whole sheet should be about 9x10 inches.
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Take a pizza cutter or knife and cut right down the two fold lines and then once down the entire length of the pastry sheet you will have 6 rectangles of about 3x5 inches each.
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Dont fret too much about the measurements they should just be roughly uniform.
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Place the rectangles of puff pastry on a sheet of parchment paper (or a Silpat) on a baking sheet.
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Brush the tops with a little of the egg wash. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the pastry is nice and golden.
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Place baked pastry rectangles on a cooling rack.
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Roast Asparagus:
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Remove the parchment paper or Silpat from baking sheet.
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Line with foil.
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Place asparagus spears on sheet, drizzle with a little olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast at 400 degrees F for about 10 minutes.
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Remove from oven and let cool.
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Make Filling:
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In a small bowl, mix soft goat cheese, chopped chives, lemon zest, honey and salt.
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Assemble Napoleons:
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Slice each puff pastry rectangle horizontally.
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Divide filling between the six bottom sections and spread it on.
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Place asparagus spears on top of filling and place puff pastry tops on.
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Garnish with chive sprigs.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Sheet Of Frozen Puff Pastry, Thawed About 40 Minutes, 1 whole Egg, Beaten With About 2 Teaspoons Water, 24 spears Asparagus, Cut To About 6 Inches, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Napoleons with Goat Cheese, Chives, Lemon Zest falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asparagus Napoleons with Goat Cheese, Chives, Lemon Zest

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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