Flaky Puff Pastry Asparagus Tart in Just 30 Minutes
A simple and elegant puff pastry asparagus tart that’s perfect for brunch or a light lunch. It combines flaky puff pastry with fresh asparagus and creamy cheese for a delicious dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (such as Gruyère or Parmesan)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on the prepared baking sheet and prick it all over with a fork.
- Brush the pastry with beaten egg, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the pastry.
- Arrange asparagus spears in a single layer on top of the cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the pastry is golden and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use thin asparagus spears for even cooking.
- Add a sprinkle of lemon zest for extra flavor.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://www.recipesloop.com/puff-pastry-asparagus-tart-recipe/