PrintAsparagus and Gruyere Tart with Puff Pastry
Make an elegant, low-effort appetizer using store-bought puff pastry, fresh asparagus, and sharp Gruyere cheese. This tart looks impressive for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, tough ends snapped off
- 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Using a sharp knife, lightly score a border about 1 inch from the edge of the pastry. Do not cut all the way through. This creates the crust edge.
- In the center area inside the score marks, spread the Dijon mustard evenly over the pastry.
- Sprinkle the shredded Gruyere cheese over the mustard layer.
- Toss the trimmed asparagus spears with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange the asparagus spears neatly in a single layer over the cheese, often lining them up lengthwise for a geometric look.
- Brush the scored edges of the pastry with the beaten egg wash.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can lightly brush the asparagus with melted butter after baking.
- If you want a richer color on the crust, apply a second coat of egg wash halfway through baking.
- This recipe works well as an easy entertaining option for spring appetizer ideas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 45
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