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Asparagus Tart
Try my elegant, simple asparagus tart recipe the next time you want to wow a crowd. It's so easy to put together for brunch or any special gathering.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 392 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 heet frozen puff pastry thawed (246g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon milk
- 1 cup grated gruyere cheese (114g)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (56g)
- 1 pound thin asparagus ends trimmed (450g)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold the puff pastry out onto a lightly floured surface, and roll it into a 10x14-inch rectangle. Transfer the pastry to the prepared baking sheet.
- Using a sharp knife, score a rectangle into the dough, making a 1-inch border or frame around the center. Poke all over the center with a fork.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk, and brush it on the border. Sprinkle the cheese evenly onto the pastry center.
- In a large bowl, toss the asparagus with oil, pepper, and salt. Arrange the spears on top of the cheese in a single layer, running each spear parallel to each other.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon zest and extra pepper before serving.
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Notes
- To thaw puff pastry: Puff pastry can be thawed in the refrigerator overnight, or it can sit on a lightly floured surface (covered with plastic wrap) at room temperature for 40 minutes before rolling out.
- Use freshly grated cheese. Pre-grated cheese has additives to prevent clumping, so it tends to be drier than cheese you shred at home. Freshly shredded cheese also melts better, turning gooey and creamy in the oven.
- Choose thin asparagus spears that are around the same thickness. Thin spears are better for this recipe as they roast quickly, and if they're all approximately the same thickness, they will cook evenly.
- Trim asparagus. The tough, woody ends need to be removed as they remain hard and unappetizing even after being cooked. You can bend each spear near the end, and the hardest part will break off. Then, trim them up so the ends are neat and even.
- Serve asparagus puff pastry tart warm so that the puff pastry is crisp and flaky, and the cheese is melty and gooey. If you are making this for a brunch gathering or party, assemble the tart, cover it, and chill it for up to 2 hours before baking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
467mg
(19%)
Potassium
225mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
900IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
325mg
(33%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 225mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 900IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 325mg | 33% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.