Cheesy Puff Pastry Asparagus Tart
This Cheesy Puff Pastry Asparagus Tart is the perfect snack, side, or appetizer. And, this savory recipe is super easy to make!
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 10x15-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.