Grilled Asparagus Salami Puff Pastry Bundles with Smoked Gouda
Flaky puff pastry bundles filled with grilled asparagus spears, savory salami, creamy garlic herb cheese spread, and smoky gouda cheese. These elegant parcels combine crispy pastry with tender vegetables and rich meats, finished with smoke salt flakes for extra depth. Perfect for brunch entertaining, light dinners, or appetizer platters when you want something impressive yet approachable.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 18 grilled asparagus, pencil thicknessblanched green beans1:1vegetarian
similar texture and flavor
- 12 pieces assorted salami
- 6 heaping tablespoons garlic & herb cheese spreadcream cheese mixed with herbs1:1vegetarian
milder flavor
- 12 pieces smoked gouda, 1/4 inch thick slices
- 1 egg, beaten
- 6 pinches Falksalt smoke salt flakes
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven, rack in middle, line rimmed baking pan with parchment paper
- 2
Unroll puff pastry and cut into 6 even pieces
- 3
Add salami slices to middle of each piece, top with garlic herb cheese spread, grilled asparagus, and smoked gouda slices
- 4
Lift two opposite corners of pastry squares up and over filling, seal corners together by pinching and pressing
- 5
Transfer bundles to prepared pan, spacing evenly
- 6
Brush each bundle with beaten egg and sprinkle with smoke salt flakes
- 7
Bake until golden brown and puffed
- 8
Remove from oven and serve immediately or transfer to cooling rack
Tips
If not grilling asparagus, blanch spears in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Cut gouda from a brick rather than using pre-sliced for better melting and flavor distribution in the bundles.
Good to Know
Store leftovers in air-tight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days
Assemble bundles up to 4 hours ahead, cover and refrigerate, add 2-3 minutes to baking time
Serve immediately while pastry is crispy and cheese is melted
Common Mistakes
Seal pastry corners firmly to prevent filling from leaking during baking
Do not overfill bundles or pastry will not seal properly
Substitutions
Gluten-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
similar texture and flavor
milder flavor
FAQ
Can I use frozen asparagus instead of grilled?
Fresh or blanched asparagus works best as frozen will release too much moisture and make pastry soggy.
What if I don't have smoke salt flakes?
Regular sea salt or kosher salt works fine, though you'll miss the subtle smoky flavor enhancement.
How long will these keep after baking?
Best eaten immediately while crispy, but leftovers keep 2-3 days refrigerated and can be reheated in oven.