Asparagus in bacon and puff pastry
4 servings
60 minutes
Asparagus wrapped in bacon and puff pastry is a refined dish of French cuisine that combines the freshness of asparagus, the crispy texture of pastry, and aromatic bacon. This recipe embodies the elegance and simplicity characteristic of French gastronomy. Asparagus enveloped in juicy bacon takes on a rich, slightly smoky flavor, while the puff pastry adds an airy, crunchy crust. The dish is perfect as an exquisite appetizer or light aperitif. It pairs especially well with a creamy cheese sauce that highlights its creamy texture. Serving with sesame seeds and fresh green onions adds extra depth to the flavor. This recipe will be a decoration for a festive table or a sophisticated complement to a glass of white wine.
1
Prepare the ingredients. If using frozen asparagus, thaw it beforehand. Also, thaw the puff pastry.
- Asparagus: 300 g
- Unyeasted puff pastry: 200 g
2
Cut the dough into strips 1 cm wide.
3
Wrap the asparagus with a strip of bacon.
- Asparagus: 300 g
- Bacon: 300 g
4
Initially, there will be 10 stems.
5
Then wrap each stem with puff pastry in a spiral.
- Unyeasted puff pastry: 200 g
6
Line the baking tray with parchment paper and lightly grease it with sunflower oil using a silicone brush.
- Spring onion: to taste
7
Place the asparagus on a baking sheet and brush the dough with egg yolk to brown it during baking.
- Asparagus: 300 g
- Egg yolk: 1 piece
8
You can sprinkle sesame on top if desired.
- Sesame seeds: pinch
9
Finely chop the green onion feathers.
- Spring onion: to taste
10
For the sauce, mix cream cheese, onion, a bit of homemade mayonnaise, and garlic in a separate bowl.
- Cream cheese (curd cheese spread): 2 tablespoons
- Spring onion: to taste
- Homemade mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves
11
Serve at the table with sauce.