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Cheesy puff pastry asparagus tart
4.3 from 124 votes

Cheesy puff pastry asparagus tart

This tart combines flaky puff pastry with a creamy cheese mixture enhanced by Parmesan and fresh thyme. Tender green asparagus spears are layered on top, providing a subtle vegetal bite that balances the richness. The tart bakes to a golden finish with crisp edges and a soft, flavorful center, making it a satisfying dish for light lunches or appetizers.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 340 kcal
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Vegan

Ingredients

  • 400 g/14oz puff pastry thawed
  • 300 g/10oz asparagus Washed and woody ends trimmed off, fresh, green
  • 250 g/approximately 1 cup cream cheese plain
  • 2 egg yolk
  • 50 g/approximately ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated (add as much or as little as you prefer)
  • 2 tsp thyme fresh leaves
  • lemon zest of 1
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 egg beaten

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 220ºC/430ºF. Line a baking sheet with baking/parchment paper. 
  2. To make the cheese mixture, combine the cream cheese, egg yolks, Parmesan, thyme, lemon zest, salt and pepper and mix well. 
  3. Gently roll the puff pastry out into a large rectangle (to fit the baking sheet). Score a border around the edge (taking care not to cut all the way through the pastry). 
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the puff pastry, staying within the borders then top with the asparagus and season with salt and pepper.. Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg. 
  5. Place the tart into the oven and allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is golden and cooked through. 
  6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 340kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 120mg (40%) Sodium 426mg (18%) Potassium 248mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 810IU (16%) Vitamin C 3.2mg (4%) Calcium 188mg (19%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340

% Daily Value*

Calories 340kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 426mg 18%
Potassium 248mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 810IU 16%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 4%
Calcium 188mg 19%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.