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    Home » White Asparagus

    7 Favorite White Asparagus Recipes You Must Try This Spring

    Published: Apr 15, 2025 · Modified: May 20, 2025 by dirndlkitchen · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    If you’ve ever lived in Germany (or even visited in spring!), you know that Spargelzeit, white asparagus season, is kind of a big deal. From mid-April to late June, white asparagus becomes the absolute star of the whole country. That's why we call it our 5th season!

    Farmers’ markets overflow with tall, pale stalks and restaurant menus react. And then there are families all over that gather to peel, cook, and serve it in so many delicious ways. It's easy to fall for this seasonal food trend and I am personally totally on board!

    White asparagus on a plate with easy hollandaise sauce, boiled potatoes and rolled up ham slices.

    You're in the right place whether you grew up with Spargel on your springtime table or are just discovering this beautiful vegetable now. I did the hard work of pulling together 7 of my favorite white asparagus recipes (some already loved by many and some coming soon!) to help you celebrate the season.

    These are comforting and fresh, and take me right over to Germany during Spargelzeit! And I hope they bring a little seasonal magic into your kitchen, too.

    Jump to:
    • First, What’s the Deal with White Asparagus?
    • How to Prep White Asparagus (The German Way)
    • 7 White Asparagus Recipes to Make This Spring
    • Want the new recipes first?
    • Prost to a beautiful Spargelzeit!

    First, What’s the Deal with White Asparagus?

    Unlike green asparagus, white asparagus is grown underground and never reaches the surface. This prevents it from developing chlorophyll, which keeps the stalks white and gives them a milder, more delicate flavor than green asparagus. This also means that it's usually thicker and needs to be peeled. Spring in Germany would not be the same without it!

    We don’t mess around with the holy 'white gold,' as we call white asparagus in Germany. It's meticulously peeled, gently simmered, and often served with ham, potatoes, and a silky hollandaise sauce. But I am going to show you that it can shine in many different ways in this post.

    If you’re curious about why Germans are so obsessed with Spargel, I highly recommend reading this article on the cultural roots of Spargelzeit. It may just make you fall in love with it even more.

    peeling Spargel white asparagus

    How to Prep White Asparagus (The German Way)

    1. Peel it. This is the main preparation difference compared to green asparagus. I know. That's kind of a bummer, but it's not so bad. Especially if you choose to invite a friend to help you! Start just below the tip and work your way down with a vegetable peeler.
    2. Trim the ends. White asparagus is super tender at the tip and gets stringier the more you go down to the bottom.Cutting off about ½ to 1 inch (about 1 to 2 centimeters) off the 'woody' bottom is usually perfect.
    3. Simmer in flavored water. Salt, sugar, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a tablespoon of butter make the cooking water just right. Bring to a boil and let it gently simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of your white asparagus. You can even add the peels during the cooking process for extra flavor.

    Regardless, don’t toss the peels! You’ll use them in one of the recipes below and it's a great way to flavor the cooking water.

    7 White Asparagus Recipes to Make This Spring

    1. Classic White Asparagus with Hollandaise, Ham & Potatoes

    This is the classic Spargelzeit recipe. White asparagus is gently cooked and served with slices of salty, smoked ham, buttery potatoes, and a super easy, homemade hollandaise sauce (it's fool-proof!). This meal is simple, comforting, and the most traditional way to experience Spargel.

    2. Spargel Flammkuchen (White Asparagus Flatbread)

    This thin, crispy German-style flatbread gets a springy twist with white asparagus, creamy cheese (I use Cambozola, which is a mix of creamy blue cheese and camembert), and prosciutto ham. It’s quick to make, perfect for entertaining, and SO GOOD! You could even use jarred white asparagus for this one, which skips the peeling and cooking!

    White asparagus flatbread with prosciutto and cheese

    3. Creamy White Asparagus Soup (Spargelsuppe)

    This soup makes the most of your asparagus using the peels and ends! It's so full of refreshing flavor, yet it’s velvety and creamy. It feels like a hug in a bowl and is the perfect meal for a rainy Spring day (we usually get many - especially in Germany).

    4. Spargel Pasta Salad

    White asparagus tossed in a tangy, but creamy dressing with pasta, hard-boiled eggs, radishes, and eggs. This white asparagus pasta salad so good! it's easy and perfect for lunches or long evenings of grilling out and served alongside grilled bratwurst for currywurst, chicken, or Schwenkbraten.

    5. Spargel Crêpes with Ham & Cheese

    Okay, loving all things Spargel, it's hard to pick a number one. But this French-leaning soft crêpe version may have stolen my heart. It's filled with white asparagus, a little smoked ham, and the creamiest herbed crème fraîche sauce! These are super fun to serve for brunch or as a cozy spring dinner.

    Spargel crepes with a creme fraiche herb sauce

    6. Roasted White Asparagus with Lemon-Herb Butter

    Coming soon!

    No boiling here. Just roast your peeled white asparagus in the oven and drizzle with lemony herb butter. It's amazing on fresh bread with smoked ham (boiled or dry-cured) for a delicious twist on the Abendbrot experience. It's the kind of low-effort, weeknight meal we need more of!

    7. White Asparagus, Ham and Potato Snow

    This white asparagus with prosciutto and 'potato snow' is the modernized version of the classic white asparagus meal with hollandaise. Instead of hollandaise though, we are topping our Spargel in a light, lemony béchamel sauce, which perfectly complements the airy and light 'potato snow.' Overall, this is the less heavy version of the classic Spargel meal and I love it so much.

    a plate with white asparagus, ham and potatoes, a cocktail and a bread basket

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    I’m adding new white asparagus recipes throughout Spargelzeit, and I’d love for you to be the first to know!

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    Prost to a beautiful Spargelzeit!

    Enjoy your Spargel with a delicate drink like a white wine. Silver, Pinot Blanc and an off-dry Riesling are my top choices!

    I hope you found a few recipes to fall in love with. White asparagus season doesn’t last long, but it’s a perfect reminder to live and enjoy the moment. And I’m so glad we get to celebrate it together.

    Tag me on Instagram if you make any of these dishes. I love to see what you cook in your kitchen!

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    1. Susie

      April 16, 2025 at 12:56 pm

      Wo findest du den weißen Spargel in Amerika ? Ich hatte bis hin leider noch kein Glück 🙁

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      • dirndlkitchen

        April 16, 2025 at 4:55 pm

        Hallo Susie! Normalerweise bei Whole Foods oder Sprouts! Manchmal bestelle ich auch Spargel im Glas online oder benutze stattdessen grünen Spargel. Ich hoffe, das hat dir geholfen! Viel Spass beim Kochen! Sophie

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