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 PIZZA

Steps:

• Trim 1/2 pound asparagus. Cut each stalk in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Form 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough (at room temperature) into an 11-by-15-inch rectangle on an oiled piece of parchment. Top with the asparagus and 1 cup shredded fontina. Slide the crust (on the parchment) onto a preheated pizza stone or inverted baking sheet. Bake at 475˚ until the bottom is crisp, 12 minutes. Top with pesto and red pepper flakes.

ASPARAGUS PUFF PASTRY FLAT BREAD PIZZA

Steps:

• 1. beat the egg with a little water. Set aside. Preheat oven 450 degrees.
• 2. Heat the olive oil in a saute pan. Add the shallot, garlic and asparagus and saute until crisp tender. Remove from heat.
• 3. Roll out the puff pastry into about a 20 x 15 rectangle. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread the ricotta cheese over the puff pastry leaving a 1 inch border around the edge
• 4. Top with the asparagus mixture. Add the parmigiano reggiano cheese. Roll up the sides of the puff pastry and brush the egg mixture on the borders
• 5. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes. Add the basil leaves the last 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool a bit and cut into squares.

ASPARAGUS PUFF RING

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour and salt all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each; beat until smooth. Stir in 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. , Using 1/4 cupfuls of dough, form a ring around the sides of a greased 10-in. quiche pan or pie plate (mounds should touch). Top with the remaining cheese. Bake at 400° for 35 minutes., Meanwhile, cook asparagus in a small amount of water for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; add cheeses and stir until melted. , Stir in ham and asparagus; spoon into ring. Serve immediately.

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.

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.

PUFF PASTRY PIZZAS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Unroll the pastry, cut into six squares and arrange over two baking trays lined with baking parchment. Use a cutlery knife to score a 1cm border around the edge of each pastry square. Bake for 15 mins, until puffed up but not cooked through.
• While the pastry cooks, make the sauce and prepare your toppings. Mix the tomato purée, tomato ketchup, oregano and 1 tbsp water. Grate the cheese and chop any veg or herbs you want to put on top into small pieces. Set aside.
• Remove the pastry from the oven and squash down the middles with the back of a spoon. Divide the sauce between the pastry squares and spread it out to the puffed-up edges. Sprinkle with the cheese, then add your toppings. Bake for another 5-8 mins and serve.

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.

PROSCIUTTO ASPARAGUS PUFF PASTRY BUNDLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry out to a large rectangle about double the original size. Square off edges and cut into 6 squares. (I use a pizza cutter to do this).
• Toss asparagus in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• To make the bundles, place slice of prosciutto on top of the square. I folded the prosciutto in half so that it fit nicely on the square. Follow with 3-4 stalks of asparagus (depending on size) and 1-2 tablespoons of cheese.
• Lift two opposite corners of the puff pastry squares and wrap them around the asparagus and press to seal. Brush puff pastry with egg wash. Sprinkle with more pepper if desired.
• Bake until puff pastry is golden and puffed, about 12-15 minutes. Serve immediately.