INGREDIENTS

• 1 bunch asparagus (ends trimmed)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• Salt and pepper
• 8 slices of prosciutto
• 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 16 slices of brie
• 1 egg, beaten

Thyme honey

• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• Pinch of salt

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees and line a baking tray with baking paper (spray and cook to avoid sticking).
2. Toss the asparagus in olive oil, salt and pepper. 
3. Roll the puff pasty out on to a floured surface and cut into 8 squares.
4. Place 1 slice of prosciutto, 2 pieces of brie and some asparagus on each square. Take 2 corners of the pastry and wrap up and over the asparagus to enclose. Place on the baking tray and brush each pastry with egg, bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. 
5. Meanwhile, melt together the honey, butter, thyme and salt in a small saucepan over low heat. 
6. Serve immediately, drizzled with thyme honey. 

Recipe and styling by Lisa Clark, Food Stylist & Chef

Lisa Clark is an established Cape Town food stylist with a background as a chef and product developer. This experience, along with her passion for design and form has led her to work with some of South Africa’s best photographers and companies.