Impress the In-Laws - Savory Crab and Asparagus Puffs Recipe

Name: Impress the In-Laws - Savory Crab and Asparagus Puffs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ cup butter, cut into pieces; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon sour cream; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon water; 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 large tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1 cup crabmeat (or imitation if you prefer); 16 ounces ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, diced; ¼ cup onion, diced; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup butter, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 egg
1 teaspoon water
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 cup crabmeat (or imitation if you prefer)
16 ounces ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 garlic cloves, diced
¼ cup onion, diced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper

1
To make PASTRY: Sift together flour,cayenne and salt.
2
Mix in butter pieces until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.
3
In another bowl, whisk together egg, sour cream and basil.
4
Add the flour to the egg mixture and mix with a fork until it forms a dough.
5
Take care to not overwork the dough.
6
Form the dough into a ball, dust with flour, wrap with plastic wrap and flatten it slightly.
7
Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
8
For FILLING: Melt butter with olive oil in a large heavy bottomed skillet.
9
Add garlic, onion and asparagus.
10
Saute' until onion is translucent and asparagus is beginning to soften.
11
Add tomato, crab, salt and pepper and allow to cook 2 minutes longer.
12
Mix Ricotta and basil.
13
Remove dough from icebox.
14
Sprinkle work surface with flour.
15
Roll flour into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick.
16
Spread ricotta on dough.
17
Spread asparagus/crab mixture over cheese.
18
Cut into 2x2 inch squares.
19
Mix egg and water to make egg wash.
20
Roll each square into a'log', brush with egg wash and place on a cookie sheet.
21
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 20 minutes or until pastry is flaky and golden brown.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ cup butter, cut into pieces, and more.

Yes, Impress the In-Laws - Savory Crab and Asparagus Puffs falls under the Seafood 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.

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