Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Boursin
This tasty Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Boursin is my go-to appetizer recipe when I need an easy, impressive starter! There are just three ingredients in this show-stopping, incredibly delicious recipe.
Asparagus Wrapped with Prosciutto needs no recipe and is always a hit!
Why You Must Make
- There are just three ingredients in this scrumptious, easy appetizer recipe for prosciutto-wrapped asparagus.
- Once you make these, you’ll never need a shopping list or recipe for an encore batch. They’re just that easy!
- You’ll get all sorts of compliments and requests for this recipe once you share this appetizer with friends. I always DO!
- They’re EASY and DELICIOUS!!
How to Wrap Asparagus with Prosciutto
- Blanch the asparagus in boiling water, just until flexible, then plunge it in ice water to stop the cooking.
- Cut the Prosciutto slices in half lengthwise and spread each with the soft cheese.
- Wrap a slice of the Boursin-covered Prosciutto around a dried spear of asparagus, starting at one end and spiraling around the spear on a slight diagonal, overlapping slightly so the ham adheres to itself.
- Repeat until all you are out of asparagus or Prosciutto.
- Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
Recipe Tips
- PRO-Tip: The key is not to overcook the asparagus. You want it to be bright green, bendable, but still slightly crisp. The timing will vary depending on the thickness of your stalks.
- Make sure to cut off the woody ends of your asparagus before blanching.
- Use slightly thicker asparagus spears as they will be a sturdier base for the ham and cheese.
- If you’re making these for a crowd, allow enough time to smear on the Boursin, soft cheese spread with garlic and herbs, and roll these up.
- Don’t add too much Boursin or it will make it tough to roll up without having the cheese ooze out. Just a thin smear along the prosciutto will do.
- These can be made early in the day for an evening gathering. Just cover well with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated.
- PRO-Tip: Note that prosciutto typically comes in packages of 6, so that’s enough for 12 spears of asparagus. Buy 2 packs for 24, 3 packs for 36, etc. You should have enough Boursin for at least 36 spears.
How to Serve
Asparagus with Prosciutto is an ideal addition to a crudite platter, and perfect in the spring and summer when asparagus is at its peak and inexpensive. A container of Boursin will most likely be enough for 36 or more spears.
I’m also a huge fan of having a Cheat Sheet for Entertaining to help with those last-minute details before your guests arrive. By the way, I love serving this Asparagus Wrapped Prosciutto along with other fresh, vibrant vegetables and Ina’s Sun-dried Tomato Dip for dipping. Both are perfect for your next gathering!
Frequently Asked Questions
The asparagus must be cooked briefly to soften it and eliminate the raw flavor. It can be steamed or boiled for just a few minutes until it’s bright green and bendable. The time will vary depending on the thickness of your spears, from 1-5 minutes.
Once it’s reached the bendable stage, plunge all the spears into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. The asparagus must be dried before continuing on with the recipes.
If you take a spear and bend the bottom half, it generally breaks off where the woody section ends and the more tender stem begins. This will give you a general idea of how much to remove from all the spears. Feel free to reserve the broken-off ends for soup.
These leftovers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days as long as they weren’t left out at room temperature longer than 2 hours. Keep in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap.
Prosciutto is Italian for ham, and it is seasoned and salt-cured, but not smoked, and air-dried. It’s also pressed, making it firm and dense. Prosciutto di Parma is the true prosciutto, though there are now tasty versions made in the U.S. and elsewhere.*
*From the Food Lover’s Companion.
Boursin is a triple-cream cheese that’s white, smooth, and buttery. It can be flavored with herbs, garlic or cracked black pepper.
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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Boursin
This Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Boursin is my go-to appetizer recipe when I need an easy, impressive starter! Just three ingredients in this show stopping, incredibly delicious recipe.
Ingredients
- 24 spears asparagus, stems trimmed (12 needed for each package of prosciutto)
- 12 slices prosciutto (my grocery carries packages of 6 paper-thin slices)
- 1 package Boursin cheese, garlic and fine herbs
Instructions
- Steam asparagus until just bendable, 3-5 minutes depending on your spear size. Cool quickly in an ice bath. Once cool, set on paper towels to drain and dry.
- Open prosciutto package, and cut through the 6 slices lengthwise. Before separating one slice from the others, smear the first prosciutto slice with a couple of teaspoons of Boursin.
- Peel from plastic slice separators and wrap prosciutto around an asparagus spear. Continue until all the prosciutto is used.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
2 asparagus spearsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 393Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 4598mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 50g
32 Comments on “Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Boursin”
Hi Liz – these are gorgeous! Love them – bright and pretty. I know the boursin with prosciutto makes them extra special. Hope your renovation is still going great. We just started ours and I have no kitchen right now, but a gas propane camp stove from a friend that my husband won’t allow in the house. Fire hazard. Since the snow is still on the ground outside, it makes for some chilly cooking. But better than nothing! xo
Gosh, I’m a huge fan of Boursin but I usually just eat it with crackers! xoxo
These look so delicious, the perfect spring appetizer!
I’ll be by the appetizer table the whole night popping these. Who cares about the award show when I can have Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Boursin, yum!
Perfect prelude to spring!
Yum! And so very pretty.
Yay, it’s fresh asparagus time of year, Liz and your asparagus appetizers sound so perfectly delicious with the Boursin and prosciutto. What a great idea and yet this is so simple! Those are always the best recipes.
What a perfect appetizer for a cocktail party. I’ve only recently fallen in love with Boursin and it was at first bite! I can just imagine how tasty these are.
I have been trying to find new quick and easy way to serve asparagus and this is perfect, Liz! It’s exactly what I was looking for! Pinning!
Dear Liz, what a lovely, elegant and delicious appetizer! Love the taste combination of veg with pleasingly salty prosciutto!
I love how easy this is – and the addition of Boursin really makes this stand out from other recipes. Look forward to trying it!
Love my asparagus crisp-tender. Nothing worse, in my opinion, than mushy veggies.
If I only like asparagus. I’d devour these. I’ll be making this with green beans!
This is a perfect appetizer! I love how it only has three ingredients!
These look incredible! Boursin is a favorite of mine. I love how easily the asparagus comes together.
Love easy to make recipes that impress like this. It would be relaxing to roll them all.
These look and sound delicious – all ingredients I love and so easy too!
these look so good love the asparagus wrapped like this!
Very pretty! Asparagus is already showing up for $1.49/lb here, bet they taste amazing:@)
Can’t wait the asparagus season here so I can eat them in abundance! These look mouthwatering, Liz.