Asparagus Puff Pastry Parcels Recipe

Ingredients

• Rolling Pin
• Sharp Knife
• Mixing Bowl
• Baking Tray
• Pastry Brush
• Flour, for dusting
• 1 x 375g (13.2 oz) Pack of Ready Made Puff Pastry
• 250 g (8.8 oz) Asparagus
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper
• 2 x Ripe Tomatoes, finely sliced
• 195 g (1 + 3/4 Cup) Gruyere Cheese, grated
• 1 Egg, beaten

Instructions

1. 1

   Lightly dust your work top with flour and...: Lightly dust your work top with flour and preheat the oven to 220ºC/Fan 210ºC/428ºF. Lay out the puff pastry.

2. 2

   Roll out the pastry to 43 x 33cm...: Roll out the pastry to 43 x 33cm (17 x 13") and square off the edges with a knife.

3. 3

   Cut the pastry into 12 squares then trim...: Cut the pastry into 12 squares then trim the asparagus the same length as the diagonal.

4. 4

   Toss the asparagus with the oil and plenty...: Toss the asparagus with the oil and plenty of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.

5. 5

   Lay a puff pastry square like a diamond...: Lay a puff pastry square like a diamond then place 2 slices of tomato down the middle.

6. 6

   Top with 3 asparagus tips and 1-2 tbsp...: Top with 3 asparagus tips and 1-2 tbsp of the grated gruyere.

7. 7

   Lift the left and right corners up over...: Lift the left and right corners up over the filling and wrap tightly. Pinch the pastry to seal it. Repeat for all the pastry squares.

8. 8

   Place them on a lined baking tray (it's...: Place them on a lined baking tray (it's ok if you need to bake in batches), brush with beaten egg and crack black pepper over the top.

9. 9

   Bake for 13-16 mins until a deep golden...: Bake for 13-16 mins until a deep golden colour. Serve immediately.