Crispy Asparagus and Gruyere Tart
A quick and easy savory tart featuring crispy roasted asparagus and nutty Gruyere cheese on a flaky puff pastry crust, perfect for flavorful weekend brunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (about 8 oz/225 g), thawed
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 1/2 lb/225 g), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 6 oz (170 g) Gruyere cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Trim the woody ends of the asparagus and cut into roughly 2-inch pieces. Toss with olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for about 8 minutes until tender but still crisp and slightly browned.
- Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry into a roughly 10×12-inch rectangle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Score a 1-inch border around the edges without cutting through.
- Brush the puff pastry border with egg wash. Prick the center area inside the border lightly with a fork. Bake the pastry alone for about 10 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Remove the pastry from the oven. Sprinkle grated Gruyere evenly over the center. Arrange the roasted asparagus on top, distributing evenly. Optionally add more thyme and freshly ground pepper.
- Return the tart to the oven and bake for another 12-15 minutes until the cheese melts, bubbles, and browns, and the pastry border is crisp and golden.
- Let the tart rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Roast asparagus first to avoid soggy pastry. Use cold puff pastry and chill if too soft before rolling. Score but do not cut through the pastry border to allow puffing. Watch oven closely to prevent burning. Optionally add sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions for variation. For gluten-free, use almond flour crust or gluten-free puff pastry. Vegan options available with plant-based cheese and vegan puff pastry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of tart
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 10
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