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An asparagus puff pastry tart on a baking sheet.
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5 from 7 votes

Savory Asparagus Cheese Tart

Made with puff pastry dough, cheese, and fresh asparagus, this Asparagus Cheese Tart is an elegant but easy appetizer for any occasion. Or enjoy it as part of a brunch spread!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Lunch
Cuisine: French, Italian
Keyword: Asparagus, Asparagus Cheese Tart, Asparagus Recipe, Cheese Tart
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 271kcal
Author: Alisa Infanti

Ingredients

  • 1 brick frozen puff pastry (14 oz)
  • 1 tbsp flour; for dusting
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus; washed and trimmed
  • ⅓ cup grainy Dijon mustard
  • 8-10 oz brie; thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp thyme; fresh of dried
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • ½ cup Grana Padano; finely grated
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp milk or water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ lemon squeezed

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.On a lightly floured surface roll our the thawed but chilled puff pastry to a 9" x 13" rectangle.
  • Transfer the rolled puff pastry to a non-stick baking sheet or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  You can do this by rolling the rolled dough up carefully around the rolling pin then gently lifting it one end of the baking sheet and then rolling off the rolling pin.
  • Use a fork to pierce the puff pastry so that it cooled more evenly and also remains flat to the baking sheet and not puffing up when baked.
  • Spread the dijon mustard out evenly over the puff pastry leaving 1" around the edges.
  • Roll the edges of the puff pastry inwards to create a raised edge. Add the sliced brie evenly over the top of the mustard. Top with the asparagus spears. The spears should be placed parallel to the short end of the pastry. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over top.
  • Sprinkle the asparagus with the salt, thyme and lemon zest. Top evenly with the shredded Grana Padano. 
  • In a small bowl whisk together the egg and milk. Use a basting brush to base the edges of the puff pastry.  Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges of the puff pastry have turned golden brown. Serve warm with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g