This vibrant and delicious Cheesy Puff Pastry Asparagus Tart is the perfect way to welcome the arrival of spring! This tart is so easy to make, packed full of fresh veggies and tastes amazing.
Gather all Ingredients
To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Frozen puff pastry: I was using store-bought puff pastry to keep this nice and easy. Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Frozen Pastry Dough Sheet.
- Cheddar cheese has rich and creamy texture and sharp and tangy flavor.
- Asparagus are low in fat and calories, one-half cup or five spears cooked contain only 20 calories. The primary nutrients in asparagus are vitamin K and folate. Asparagus: Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts, and How to Prepare It.
- Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese.
- Egg.
How to make this Recipe:
- Prepare the dough
Preheat oven to 450F and line a large baking pan with parchment paper. Prepare and roll out the puff pastry into a 10×15-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to the prepared baking pan. Use a knife gently score a 1-inch border around the pastry dough with shallow cuts (do not cut through the pastry). Inside the scored border, lightly poke holes all over the pastry dough with a fork (do not poke through the dough).
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese
Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the pastry inside the border.
- Add asparagus
Top cheese with asparagus in a single layer alternating ends and tips. In a small bowl, add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Brush the mixture over the asparagus and top with Parmesan cheese. In another small bowl, beat egg with a fork. Brush the egg wash over the border on all sides.
- Bake and enjoy
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and puffy. Let the tart cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving.
Cheesy Puff Pastry Asparagus Tart: Frequently Asked Questions
No, you do not need to pre-cook the asparagus before adding it to the tart. The asparagus will cook perfectly while baking.
Yes, you can customize the tart by adding other vegetables along with the asparagus, such as cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced bell peppers, or caramelized onions. Cooking time may need to be adjusted for different vegetables.
Yes, you can prepare the tart up to a day in advance. Assemble the tart, cover it tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to bake. Allow it to come to room temperature before baking.
Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor. Fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or basil, as well as spices like garlic powder or smoked paprika, can add depth of flavor to the tart.
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Cheesy Puff Pastry Asparagus Tart
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 lb medium asparagus (trimmed)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F and line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare and roll out the puff pastry into a 10×15-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to the prepared baking pan.
- Use a knife to gently score a 1-inch border around the pastry dough with shallow cuts (do not cut through the pastry).
- Inside the scored border, lightly poke holes all over the pastry dough with a fork (do not poke through the dough).
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the pastry inside the border and top with asparagus in a single layer alternating ends and tips.
- In a small bowl, add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Brush the mixture over the asparagus and top with Parmesan cheese.
- In another small bowl, beat egg with a fork. Brush the egg wash over the border on all sides.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and puffy.
- Let the tart cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving.
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