Delicious spring bundles
If you like asparagus, prosciutto, or bacon, I bet you'll like this recipe. It's incredibly simple to make yet flavorful and pretty to look at.
- golden-brown, crispy prosciutto that creates a delicious meaty aroma
- a lovely amount of cheese that creates a delightful balance
- asparagus is perfectly baked and beautifully green
- serve as a snack, appetizer, or main dish with a big bowl of salad
- a very simple recipe
- a delicious idea for picnics, celebrations, birthdays and get-togethers
Essential ingredients
These are the essential ingredients for this lovely, delicious recipe. We usually make it for a quick midweek lunch as it's easy to make and tasty.
Asparagus - use fresh green asparagus. Chop off any wooden ends and blanch them in boiling water for about 20 seconds.
Ricotta - for the filling we're using ricotta, as it's creamy and so delicious. Feel free to substitute it with mascarpone, farmer's cheese, or cream cheese.
Lemon - lemon, asparagus, and ricotta are best friends and work beautifully together.
Puff pastry - we always use store-bought, pre-rolled puff pastry that's always ready to use.
Prosciutto - this time, we're using Slovenian prosciutto Lokev, which is super tasty and sliced thinly.
Cheese - Cheddar, Edam, or Gouda are the way to go. We used Edam in this recipe.
Storing
It's best to serve bundles as soon as possible. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to a day. Serve cold or reheat in the oven or microwave. The texture will change.
How to make Asparagus, Prosciutto and Puff Pastry Bundles at home (video)
Check this short video to learn making Asparagus, Prosciutto and Puff Pastry Bundles at home.
Next, try these Prosciutto based-dishes
- Butternut Squash Risotto with Prosciutto
- Butternut Squash Quiche with Prosciutto
- Asparagus Tart with Prosciutto
- Pinsa with Prosciutto, Tomato, and Burrata
- Creamy gnocchi with prosciutto and vegetables
- Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Prosciutto
Made in collaboration with Celjske mesnine d.o.o.
METHOD
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cook the asparagus
Place a pot of salted water over high heat. Bring to a boil, then add the asparagus. Cook for 15 - 20 seconds, then cool in cold water to stop the cooking process.
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spread
Combine ricotta, grated lemon zest, chives, nutmeg, and olive oil in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then set aside until needed. Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 430 °F or fan-assisted oven to 210 °C / 410 °F.
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bundles
Unroll the puff pastry from the fridge, then cut it into eight rectangles. Spread each rectangle with the ricotta spread, leaving about 1 cm or 1/2-inch edge. Place a slice of (Lokev) prosciutto over the spread and sprinkle with grated cheese. Place three asparagus on top and wrap into a bundle. Place the bundle on top of another slice of prosciutto and wrap again. Repeat the process until you use all of the ingredients.
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bake
Place the asparagus bundles over a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave enough space between each bundle to bake. Optionally, cut long strips from aluminum foil and cover the asparagus to preserve the beautiful green color while baking. Place in the preheated oven on the middle rack and bake for 15 minutes at 220 °C / 430 °F or in a fan-assisted oven at 210 °C / 410 °F.
