Asparagus Puff Pastry Squares With Parmesan
These asparagus puff pastry squares with Parmesan feel polished but stay simple. Crisp pastry, tender asparagus, and melted cheese come together with no extra fuss.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional lemon zest very light
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the puff pastry gently to smooth the seams.
- Cut the pastry into equal squares.
- Score a border inside each square without cutting all the way through.
- Brush the pastry lightly with olive oil.
- Season evenly with salt and black pepper.
- Arrange the asparagus inside the scored border, keeping the spears flat and evenly spaced.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan evenly over the asparagus and pastry.
- Bake until the pastry is puffed and golden, about 18 to 22 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let rest briefly before serving.
- Finish with a very light sprinkle of lemon zest if desired.