Description
A delicious Gruyere Asparagus Tart featuring flaky puff pastry, fresh asparagus, and melted Gruyere cheese, enhanced with Dijon mustard and fresh dill. This easy-to-make tart is perfect as a savory appetizer or light meal, baked to golden perfection for a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Filling
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 4 oz Gruyere cheese, freshly grated (about 1.5 cups)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil, for brushing asparagus
- Sea salt, to sprinkle on top of asparagus
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pastry: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and carefully transfer the thawed puff pastry sheet onto it. Using a sharp knife, lightly score the pastry 1 inch in from the edges to mark a square. Then, pierce the center of the pastry (not the edges) all around with a fork to prevent excessive rising in that area.
- Bake puff pastry shell: Bake the pastry for about 10-12 minutes or until it becomes light golden brown, checking at 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool at least 3 minutes. Gently press down the middle of the pastry with your hands to create a shallow well lower than the edges.
- Add mustard and cheese: Spread the Dijon mustard evenly over the center of the pastry. Then grate and sprinkle the Gruyere cheese over the mustard layer.
- Prepare asparagus: Trim the woody bottoms of the asparagus spears so they fit crosswise inside the tart shell. Arrange asparagus in a single layer over the grated cheese, alternating the ends and tips for visual appeal. Brush the asparagus with olive oil and lightly season with sea salt.
- Bake tart with asparagus: Return the tart to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the asparagus is tender and the tart is perfectly golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle the fresh chopped dill evenly over the tart. Slice into portions and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy with sparkling Rosé or your preferred beverage.
Notes
- TIP: Defrost frozen puff pastry overnight in the refrigerator for best handling and results.
- Make sure the asparagus spears are trimmed well to fit the tart shell neatly for even cooking.
- Use freshly grated Gruyere cheese for optimal melting and flavor.
- Letting the tart cool slightly before serving helps the cheese set and enhances sliceability.
- This tart can be served warm or at room temperature, making it versatile for different occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Keywords: Gruyere asparagus tart, puff pastry tart, savory tart, French appetizer, spring tart, vegetarian tart
