Asparagus Rolls wrapped in Puff Pastry, filled with cream cheese and topped with parmesan. So simple and delicious, it’s the perfect side for any meal.
We love changing up our sides, and although asparagus is one of our favorites, we love to wrap it in puff pastry to make these delicious rolls that are perfect for any dinner.
easy asparagus roll ups
I don’t know about you but I’m always on the hunt for easy and delicious side dishes. I usually lean towards potatoes or corn because that’s what I have on hand, but when Asparagus is on sale, I try to stock up. Typically, I would just make something ultra simple (like Parmesan Baked Asparagus), but my mom discovered a new and AMAZING way to use Asparagus.
Seriously, my friends, it is delicious! They’re called asparagus rolls, and it’s like having your rolls and veggies in one!!
BUT… there’s also cream cheese and parmesan cheese making it even better. The good news is that it really only takes like 5 ingredients, but the final product is really impressive! It would be a great side for dinner parties.
This is what the Puff Pastry Sheets look like at the grocery store – they are in the Freezer section by the Cool Whip – usually. 😉
how to make asparagus rolls
Prep Puff Pastry. Roll out the sheet of puff pastry and layer generously with cream cheese. Cut into 10 inch strips.
Wrap. Wrap one strip around an asparagus spear (or a bundle of asparagus if you want it to be more filling).
Brush and Bake. Brush the tops of the puff pastries with the beaten egg white, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Place in the oven for 12-16 minutes at 350° F.
Tips for Puff Pastry dough:
- Work quickly so the dough stays cold
- Handle it as little as possible so the layers will stay light and flakey
- Use a sharp knife and cut down as opposed to back and forth like a saw.
- A good substitute is crescent roll dough
recipe Modifications and Making Ahead
We didn’t modify the original recipe much except add more cream cheese (we love it at our house).
If you want some extra flavor: Try adding a few of these ingredients to add some yummy flavor variations.
- Top with lemon zest
- Top with sesame seeds
- Mix lemon juice and dried basil into the cream cheese mix
- Add bacon bits to the cream cheese mix
- Add parmesan cheese to the cream cheese mix
Make Ahead. You can assemble these the morning of, cover and keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to bake them. You can also bake them then freeze for later. Once baked, allow them to cool and place them in the freezer for 1-2 hours. Once they’ve begun to freeze, transfer them into an airtight freezer safe container. Freeze for 1-2 months.
To reheat, allow them to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before warming them up in the oven.
Overall, this side dish was very easy to do and tasted phenomenal. I’m thinking I’ll make it the next time we grill some steak.
For more great side dishes be sure to check out:
- Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
- Asparagus & Tater Toss
- Twice Baked Potatoes
- Fried Zucchini
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Asparagus Roll Ups
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- all-purpose flour for dusting
- 10 pieces asparagus ends trimmed (more if desired)
- 5 oz cream cheese
- 1 egg beaten
- Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Roll the puff pastry sheet out and layer generously with cream cheese.
- Cut pastry into 10" strips.
- Wrap one strip around one spear of asparagus (or a bundle of asparagus if you want it to be more filling).
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Set in oven for 12-16 minutes.
Video
I made this tonight to add to dinner. So very delicious! My husband loved them! Thank you for this recipe.
So glad they were a hit… I’m thinking I need to make this again asap – it was so delicious!
The recipe states 350 degrees in the first step. It should definitely be 400. My asparagus were very overcooked by the time I realized the oven temp should be higher (after looking at other blogs for similar recipes).
Could you not just use crescent rolls?
I’m making these tonight for my mom. I think she’ll really like them and I can’t wait to see what she thinks!
Curious how they turned out… 🙂
These look amazing and I can not wait to try them for a work luncheon we are having (I may have to make them once as a trial.. mainly so I can eat them all without sharing!)
I LOVE how you put where to find the pastry sheets!! It sounds so silly but I hate when I find recipes with new (to me) items and have no idea where to find them at the grocery store and I am left wandering the isles (or typing where to you find ‘x’ in the grocery store into my google search on the phone)!
LOL! I’ve done that wayyyy too many times. And the Pastry Sheets took forever to find. Hopefully it won’t be bad for you knowing they are in the freezer section. 😉
Should I cook the asparagus a little first? Was baking it enough to soften the asparagus enough?
No need to cook it a little first… it should be just fine when you bake it. 😉
This looks delish! Is it good room temp or chilled?
Is the flour used to dust the countertop?
Wondering how much of this can be done ahead of time? Would love to serve these at an open house but would need to prep as much as possible before hand. Do you think they’d be ok up to the wrapping them in Phyllo dough? HELP!!
These look so delicious and I plan on making them for my first family Christmas dinner at my new house. I was wondering if I could cook them in the morning and then just reheat closer to dinner when the Ham is out of the oven? Or could I cook them the day before and reheat on Christmas so I have more room in my oven? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Happy Holidays!
Add some fresh lemon juice, dried basil, and shredded parm cheese to the cream cheese. I’m telling you it will taste a thousand times better!!! I’ve used this recipe with asparagus/puff pastry (in squares not rolled up like this). Did you make the puff pastry dough more flat when unfrozen or kept it the the same before you cut into stripes?
Oh, that sounds delicious!!! I just keep it the way it is, before rolling it up. I don’t flatten it out. I will have to try your way!! Thanks!
Asparagus should be steamed lightly first. It makes it less dry and more tender.
Thanks for sharing!
Curious if anyone has tried these as an appetizer (prepared ahead and served at room temp).
I haven’t made them too far in advance. They are best when fresh, but would be just fine served as appetizers. I wouldn’t make them more than a couple hours ahead. Hope that helps!
This looks so pretty so I decided to make it tonight for dinner…it was just ok…the cream cheese should be seasoned with something…too blan…next time I’m going to use Boursin cheese…
You could definitely add whatever you like to it. I’m glad you tried it 🙂 Thank you!
The asparagus looks great…. but noticed two different temps yesterday bake at…. video says 350, recipe says 400… which is it??
400 degrees for 10-15 minutes 🙂 Enjoy!!
These have become a favorite!! The pastry & cream cheese make these irresistible!!
These are so different but I love them! They were so good with the Fish I made the other night!
My favorite way to cook asparagus! It’s delicious!
This is great! Such a creative way to serve asparagus!
I made these the other day, but used crescent rolls instead – they were really delicious!
Asparagus is my CURRENT favorite veggie. I love your Bacon wrapped asparagus. im going to give this one A try next.
Asparagus is a favorite veggie. The combination of bread and veggie is amazing. You’ll love the cream cheese filling.
I love Asparagus but my husband is just ok with it. BUT…. he LOVED these so it is a win win!
AMAZING!
I used crossaint dough since I could not find the other.
That works 🙂 Glad you liked them!!Thank you!
Looking for advice. This looked like a delicious recipe. Mine came out soggy. The pastry was dense and not crispy. too much cream cheese? Oven temperature inaccurate? not cooked long enough? Did I Thaw the puff pastry too long?
If you’ve made this recipe successfully, I would be grateful for advice.
Hmmm…that’s a good question!? I’m not sure why it is soggy. It really is a yummy recipe. I haven’t ever had those issues. Did you get the right pastry? The cream cheese is creamy inside, it shouldn’t be watery.
What’s considering a serving
2 🙂
Can these be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking? Wanted to include these on the brunch menu for a baby shower.
They sure can! I would set them out on the counter to “warm up” a few minutes before baking.
Amazing. i did this with prosciutto. lots of raves on this one.
Prosciutto sounds amazing with this recipe! What a great addition! Thanks for sharing!
The Asparagus wraps were ok, but I wouldn’t make again. Looks good, but messy to eat
Thanks for your feedback and for trying the recipe!
These look delicious and I have them in the oven now. Can’t wait to try them!
Hope you enjoyed the recipe!!