Cheesy Asparagus Puff Pastry with Herb Honey

Ingredients

• 1 (14 oz.) package premium puff pastry sheets
• 1 bunch organic asparagus, ends trimmed
• 1 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced long-lengthwise
• 1 large egg, beaten ((For the egg wash))
• 1/4 cup raw honey
• 2 Tbsps unsalted butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp dried basil

Instructions

1. 1

   --- TO MAKE THE PUFF PASTRY: ---

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. 3

   In a bowl, add the asparagus, olive oil, salt, + black and toss together until fully coated.

4. 4

   Remove pastry sheets from packaging and roll out unto a floured surface. Cut the pieces into 8 squares total. Place the sliced mozzarella unto each square and top with a handful of asparagus (about 4-5 should fit). Take two sides of the pastry and fold up and over the asparagus until enclosed. Repeat until all squares are topped. NOTE: You can lightly brush both ends to ensure that they seal tightly, if preferred.

5. 5

   Place each prepared pastry unto the baking sheet, brush the tops with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

6. 6

   --- TO MAKE THE HERB HONEY SAUCE: ---

7. 7

   In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add together all ingredients and mix until combined and the sauce heats through and begins to boil. Remove from heat.

8. 8

   Once puff pastries are baked to perfection, remove from oven, drizzle herb honey sauce atop each pastry and enjoy!

9. 9

   Bon Appetit!