Yield: 12-16 pastries

Prep time: 20 minutes

Level: Medium

Ingredients:

1 package Maadanot Frozen Rolled Puff Pastry, defrosted according to package directions
30 fresh asparagus spears or a 28-ounce bag frozen broccoli, thawed and drained

Filling:
1 container Tnuva Quark Creamy Soft Cheese 5%
5 slices Tnuva Edam Cheese, cut into small pieces
2 slices Tnuva Hickory Smoked Edam Cheese, cut into small pieces
3-4 tablespoons pesto
Salt
3-4 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

1. Put all the filling ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Taste and correct seasoning. Set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 °F and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
3. Trim the tough ends of the asparagus, leaving a spear about 5 inches long.
4. Flour a work surface and unroll the thawed dough. Cut into 5” squares. Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each square. Cover with an asparagus spear or broccoli floret, placed on the diagonal. Fold over one corner, and then fold over the opposite corner, stretching it all the way over so that it encloses the pastry as shown. Press the ends so that they don’t open during baking. Repeat with all the pastries. Place on a baking tray and brush with the milk.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden and puffy. Remove from the oven and brush immediately with olive oil. Serve.