Easy Asparagus Tart
This asparagus tart uses store-bought puff pastry and garlic and herb cheese and turns them into an impressive spring appetizer or entree.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 slices 1x
- Category: appetizer, snack, entree
- Method: baking
Ingredients
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
6.5 ounces garlic & herb soft spreadable cheese (like Boursin or Alouette)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 bunch asparagus (woody ends trimmed)
balsamic glaze, optional for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place a sheet of puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out with a rolling pin until its about 10 x1 3-inches. Place it onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Prick the puff pastry all over with a fork.
- In a medium bowl mix together the garlic and herb cheese, Dijon, shredded Swiss, salt and pepper.
- Spread the cheese mixture over the puff pastry, leaving about an inch border around the edge.
- Arrange the asparagus over the cheese mixture (either in a straight line or a diagonal, or you can cut them. up to make a different pattern).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown, and the asparagus is cooked.
- Slice into squares and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired. Serve.
Find it online: https://jesslovesbaking.com/2025/04/14/easy-asparagus-tart/