- 36 asparagus spears, trimmed, blanched
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 6 oz. parmesan cheese
- egg wash (see below)
- 1 recipe hollandaise sauce (see below)
- 12 slices prosciutto (6x1/2-inch ribbons)
Egg Wash
Whisk together.
Hollandaise Sauce
- 2 egg yolks
- 6 oz. clarified butter
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch salt
Heat yolks over double boiler. Slowly whisk in butter. Finish with spices and lemon juice.
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Stretch puff pastry by 50 percent with rolling pin dusted with flour. Cut into 6x1/2-inch strips and brush with egg wash.
Sprinkle 4 ounces parmesan cheese onto pastry. Lay prosciutto on puff pastry (one piece per pastry). Lay 3 pieces of asparagus at a 45-degree angle on pastry with prosciutto. Roll pastry around asparagus, top to bottom.
Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and bake 15-20 minutes.
Top with hollandaise and enjoy!
