Categories: Vegetables- Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. shaved parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and basil.

2. Unfold puff pastry on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Cut into four rectangles, placing them slightly apart on baking sheet. Spread cream cheese mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges.

3. Trim asparagus spears to 1 1/2 inches shorter than pastry. Press four spears onto each pastry, alternating direction. Drizzle with oil.

4. Bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese. Slice each pastry in half. Serve warm.

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