Craving a quick and elegant dish? This easy cheesy asparagus tart recipe is ready in minutes, perfect for a fast and flavorful meal.
Ingredients– puff pastry– fresh asparagus– olive oil– shallot – garlic– Gruyere cheese– Parmesan cheese – egg- salt and pepper
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare AsparagusSnap off the tough ends of the asparagus spears. In a bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, minced shallot (if using), and minced garlic (if using). Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Unfold Puff PastryGently unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet on the prepared baking sheet. If it’s a large rectangle, you can leave it as is. If it’s folded, gently unfold it.
Layer with CheeseSprinkle shredded Gruyere cheese evenly over the base of the puff pastry, staying within your scored border (if you made one). If using Parmesan cheese, sprinkle it over the Gruyere.
Arrange Asparagus Arrange the oiled asparagus spears in a single layer over the cheese, ensuring they are relatively even.
Add Remaining Gruyere and Egg WashSprinkle the remaining Gruyere cheese over the asparagus. Brush the edges of the puff pastry (the border area) with the lightly beaten egg wash. This will help them turn golden brown and crispy.
BakeCarefully transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed up, and the asparagus is tender-crisp. The cheese should be melted and bubbly. Cool slightly before serving.