Asparagus Tart

Asparagus Tart Key Ingredients

Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

• Asparagus – Get fresh asparagus tips that are even in thickness (if possible). The fresher, the better! To season the asparagus, you will need olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Puff pastry – I recommend getting all-butter puff pastry dough if using store-bought puff pastry. You have to read the label, but many brands use shortening and other types of fat. If using frozen puff pastry, make sure that it’s thawed and roll it out to 10×14-inch rectangle. If you can’t find puff pastry, you can use pie crust (shortcrust pastry) instead.
• Cream Cheese – To make a cream cheese filling, use full-fat softened cream cheese and flavor it with garlic powder, salt, and pepper (you can add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard, too, if desired). If you want to use reduced-fat cream cheese, go for it, but keep in mind that it won’t be as creamy. Cream cheese can be substituted with ricotta cheese (if it’s watery, strain it for a few hours or overnight, you don’t want a soggy crust!). Boursin cheese is also a great alternative.
• Gruyere Cheese – This is optional, but I like to sprinkle my tart with extra cheese. I use shredded Gruyere for its sharp flavor but keep in mind that it’s not vegetarian.

How to Make Asparagus Tart with Puff Pastry

1. Season the asparagus with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, this will prevent the puff pastry from sticking to the sheet pan. Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a work surface, then transfer it to a baking sheet and score the edges (create a border). This will be your crust. Then using a fork prick the puff pastry sheet to stop it from puffing up as it bakes.
3. Top with cream cheese mixture, sprinkle extra cheese, and arrange the seasoned asparagus tips on top. Brush the border with an egg wash and bake until the asparagus is roasted, and the puff pastry is golden brown!

Recipe Tips

• Choosing Puff Pastry: Always opt for all-butter puff pastry for the best flavor. If you’re making a vegan tart, look for vegan puff pastry made with vegan butter alternatives. Similarly, use vegan cream cheese if needed to keep the dish vegan-friendly. In the US, puff pastry is sold frozen, and there are 2 sheets in a 17.3oz pack (you need one for this recipe). In the UK, you can find puff pastry next to the butter (chilled), and there is usually one sheet in a 320-gram pack. Both sizes work with the same amount of filling.
• Thawing Puff Pastry: Ensure your puff pastry sheet is completely thawed before use. If it’s frozen, thaw it overnight in the fridge. Once thawed, if necessary, gently roll it out on a floured surface for easier handling and placement on the parchment paper.
• Add More Cheese: This recipe uses cream cheese and Gruyere, but you can add more cheese for even more flavor. Try parmesan cheese, fontina, or goat cheese.
• Prepping the Vegetables: Select thin asparagus for your tart; they roast well and crisp up nicely alongside the puff pastry. However, feel free to get creative with your vegetable choices. Cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, or almost any other vegetable can be excellent alternatives to asparagus. Just make sure to slice or prepare them so they cook evenly with the pastry.
• Spreading Cream Cheese Mixture: Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the puff pastry.

What to Serve Puff Pastry Tart With

My favorite way to serve puff pastry tarts is with a selection of fresh salads! If I’m in a hurry, I always make a quick green salad. But other salads like watermelon feta salad, red potato salad, Mediterranean chickpea salad, or Caprese salad are perfect!

Asparagus tart also goes so well with oven baked fries, or air fryer roasted potatoes. For a low-carb option, make rutabaga fries (they’re SO good!).

And for a whole brunch spread, make this easy quiche or sheet pan eggs with veggies, and corn fritters.

More Asparagus Recipes

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Asparagus in Air Fryer Recipe

Easy Asparagus Quiche

Asparagus Casserole

Storing, Freezing, and Reheating

• Fridge: After cooling your asparagus tart leftovers to room temperature, you can keep them in the fridge, covered, for up to three days.
• Freezer: For longer storage, first freeze it on a baking sheet until solid, then wrap it well; it’ll be good for a month.
• Reheating: When you’re ready to enjoy it again, reheat your tart in an oven at 350°F (180°C) until the pastry is crispy, about 15 minutes for the whole tart or 5-8 minutes for slices, skipping the microwave to preserve the crust’s texture.

This easy Asparagus Tart is filling and delicious! Serve it for lunch or enjoy it as a light dinner. If you try it, don’t forget to review and rate the recipe in the comments section below. You can also pin the recipe to save it for later!