Asparagus pastry twirls

SERVES 6 (Makes 18) READY IN 40 mins

INGREDIENTS ● 75G BOURSIN GARLIC AND HERB CHEESE ● 320G READY-ROLLED PUFF PASTRY ● 25G PARMESAN, GRATED ● 2TSP SMOKED

PAPRIKA ● 18 ASPARAGUS SPEARS ● 1 EGG, BEATEN

1 Heat the oven to 200C/

Gas 6. Place the Boursin in a microwaveable bowl and heat on high for 30 secs to soften. Unroll the pastry and spread the Boursin all over.

2 Scatter over half the Parmesan and half the paprika. Cut the pastry into 18 long strips around 1cm in width.

3 Starting at the bottom of an asparagus spear, twirl the pastry strip around it to create a spiral effect. Repeat with the remaining asparagus and pastry.

4 Glaze each spiral with the beaten egg and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan and paprika over each one. Bake for 15-20 mins, or until the pastry is golden brown.