Asparagus and Parmesan Cream Pastry

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2 . Stage

Remove pastry dough from freezer and let thaw for 10 minutes.

3 . Stage

While dough is thawing, wash and trim asparagus so it is 1 1/2 inches shorter than width of pastry sheet.

4 . Stage

In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, grated Parmesan, chopped basil leaves, and lemon juice. Set aside.

5 . Stage

Unfold dough onto a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Cut into 4 equal rectangles. Separate rectangles slightly on sheet.

6 . Stage

Spread cream cheese mixture onto each of the pastry rectangles, not quite to edges. Press 4 asparagus spears onto each rectangle, alternating directions. Sprinkle pastries with sea salt and drizzle with olive oil.

7 . Stage

Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until pastries are golden brown.

8 . Stage

Remove from oven, cut each pastry in half, and transfer to serving platter. Garnish with a sprinkle of shaved Parmesan cheese and serve.