Broiled Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Mascarpone
By America's Test KitchenPublished on August 22, 2007
Yield
Serves 8 as an appetizer
Ingredients
Before You Begin
Mascarpone is an Italian cheese with a consistency similar to cream cheese. It can be found in the specialty cheese section of most large grocery stores. The asparagus will have to be broiled in two batches so the prosciutto can brown properly. Keep the uncooked prosciutto-wrapped asparagus in the refrigerator until they are ready to be broiled.
Instructions
- Adjust an oven rack to the uppermost position (about 4 inches from the heating element) and heat the broiler. Smear a scant teaspoon of mascarpone onto each strip of prosciutto. Tightly wrap each asparagus spear in a strip of prosciutto (starting with the tip of the asparagus), securing the end with a toothpick. Place half the spears in a single layer on a heavy, rimmed baking sheet, leaving about 1/2 inch space between the spears.
- Broil, turning the spears with tongs halfway through the cooking time, until the asparagus is tender and the prosciutto is lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the broiled asparagus to a serving platter. Broil the remaining asparagus on the empty baking sheet. Transfer the second batch of broiled asparagus to the platter, season with pepper to taste, and serve warm.
Yield
Serves 8 as an appetizerIngredients
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Why This Recipe Works
We developed a perfect asparagus recipe, including a simple sauce, that can be completed in just 10 minutes. We broiled the asparagus to concentrate the flavor and lightly caramelize its peel. While the asparagus cooked, we whisked together a simple, flavorful vinaigrette to drizzle over the hot asparagus before serving.
Before You Begin
Mascarpone is an Italian cheese with a consistency similar to cream cheese. It can be found in the specialty cheese section of most large grocery stores. The asparagus will have to be broiled in two batches so the prosciutto can brown properly. Keep the uncooked prosciutto-wrapped asparagus in the refrigerator until they are ready to be broiled.
Instructions
- Adjust an oven rack to the uppermost position (about 4 inches from the heating element) and heat the broiler. Smear a scant teaspoon of mascarpone onto each strip of prosciutto. Tightly wrap each asparagus spear in a strip of prosciutto (starting with the tip of the asparagus), securing the end with a toothpick. Place half the spears in a single layer on a heavy, rimmed baking sheet, leaving about 1/2 inch space between the spears.
- Broil, turning the spears with tongs halfway through the cooking time, until the asparagus is tender and the prosciutto is lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the broiled asparagus to a serving platter. Broil the remaining asparagus on the empty baking sheet. Transfer the second batch of broiled asparagus to the platter, season with pepper to taste, and serve warm.
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