Asparagus Puff Pizza Recipes

ASPARAGUS PUFF PIZZA

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a steamer basket over 1 in. of boiling water in a saucepan; cover and steam until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towel. , Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan; arrange asparagus on top. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cheese and mustard; mix well. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into mayonnaise mixture; spread over asparagus. , Bake at 450° for 12-13 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges; serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

ASPARAGUS PUFF-PASTRY PIZZA

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 425F. Snap off ends of asparagus where stalks break easily and peel stalks if desired. Cut off asparagus tips. Cut stalks into thin slices on the diagonal. Chop onion. Melt butter in frying pan over medium heat and saute onions until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add all the asparagus, 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper and cook, stirring often, until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry to a 10" X 12" rectangle. Put on an ungreased baking sheet and prick with a fork every 1/2". Bake until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Grate cheese. Top pastry with asparagus and onion mixture then top with grated cheese. Return to oven and bake until cheese melts, 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into 3" squares and serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450?F.
• Divide the dough in half and roll each into a rough oval. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet (or two).
• Snap the tough ends off the asparagus wherever they naturally break. Place on a plate or in a bowl, drizzle with oil and toss with your hands to coat. Drizzle the pizza dough with oil and lay asparagus in a row on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Crumble the goat cheese over each pizza, and sprinkle with grated Gouda, Parmesan or cheddar and bake for 15-20 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
• Cut in between the asparagus into strips to serve. Serves 6-8.

ASPARAGUS, HERB AND GOAT CHEESE PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Add the goat cheese, ricotta and 2 eggs to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse until the mixture is evenly combined. Next, add the Parmesan, parsley, chives, dill, lemon zest, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pulse once again to combine all the ingredients. The mixture may look slightly liquidy, but once it bakes the egg will help stabilize the cheese mixture. Set aside.
• On a separate rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with the olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
• Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured work space and dust a rolling pin lightly with flour. Roll the puff pastry out to a 13-by-11-inch rectangle. Add the goat cheese-herb mixture to the puff pastry and spread it out into an even layer, leaving a 1-inch border all the way around the puff pastry. Nestle in the asparagus into the cheese mixture, alternating directions.
• To make the egg wash, whisk the remaining egg with a splash of water. Use a pastry brush to brush the exposed crust all the way around the edges.
• Transfer the tart to the oven and bake until the crust is golden and the cheese mixture is set, 25 to 30 minutes

ASPARAGUS, SALAMI AND MOZZARELLA TARTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Whisk the egg and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl until combined. Roll out the puff pastry into a 17-inch square. Using a sharp knife, cut the puff pastry sheet into sixteen 4 1/4-inch squares. Arrange the squares on a parchment-lined baking sheet spaced evenly apart.
• Add a pinch of mozzarella to the center of each pastry square, followed by a slice of salami and 2 pieces of asparagus. Lift opposite corners of each pastry square and fold them in, wrapping the pastry around the filling. Dab some of the egg wash onto the corners and press to seal. Brush each tart with more egg wash and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

ASPARAGUS PUFF PIZZA

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a steamer basket over 1 in of boiling water in a saucepan; cover and steam until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towel. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan; arrange asparagus on top.
• In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cheese and mustard; mix well. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into mayonnaise mixture; spread over asparagus. Bake at 450 degrees F for 12-13 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges; serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

ASPARAGUS PUFF PIZZA

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a steamer basket over 1 in of boiling water in a saucepan; cover and steam until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towel. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan; arrange asparagus on top.
• In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cheese and mustard; mix well. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into mayonnaise mixture; spread over asparagus. Bake at 450 degrees F for 12-13 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges; serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

ASPARAGUS PASTRY PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, bring 1-1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 1-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper until blended. Unfold puff pastry sheets; cut each sheet in half to make a total of four rectangles. Spread each rectangle with a fourth of the cream cheese mixture to within 1/4 in. of edges. Arrange asparagus over top, allowing tips to show at each end; roll up jelly-roll style. Using a serrated knife, cut each roll crosswise into four sections., Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, seam side down. In a small bowl, whisk egg with water until blended; brush lightly over tops., Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack; serve warm.

PARMESAN ASPARAGUS PUFF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Melt margarine in 8" square baking dish. Use basting brush to coat bottom and sides evenly.
• Arrange asparagus spears in baking dish.
• Using hand mixer, beat eggs lightly. Add garlic salt, sour cream, oil and reserved liquid. Mix well.
• Add flour and parmesan cheese. Combine at low speed, then beat 20-30 seconds on high.
• Pour this batter over the asparagus. Arrange tomato slices (or cherry tomato quarters) on top. Dust tomatoes with garlic salt and parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 375 for 30-35 minutes.
• Can be doubled and prepared in 9" x 11" dish.