The asparagus tart is a must-have spring dish for any asparagus lover's table. Imagine crispy puff pastry combined with cream cheese, asparagus, and green peas, all topped with a layer of melted Cheddar cheese. This dish stands out for several reasons: it's delicious, incredibly easy to prepare with just a few readily available ingredients, and it's ready in no time at all. So, if you're a fan of asparagus, you definitely need to give this recipe a go.
Cut into small portions, the asparagus tart is perfect as a springtime appetiser for any party or get-together – and you have to admit, it looks rather splendid. Served in larger slices, perhaps with a side of green salad, it can even become a vegetarian main course. This spring tart is delightful both warm and cold.
Choosing the right pastry for your asparagus tart
Undoubtedly, homemade puff pastry would be ideal, and I have great admiration for those who take on the challenge! However, I opted for a store-bought pastry due to time constraints. I recommend selecting one made with butter, though it can be somewhat tricky to find in shops. Interestingly enough, even within the same store, you might find two variants of puff pastry from the same brand - one with butter and the other with palm oil. Ideally, puff pastry should only contain flour, butter, water, and salt. That’s why it’s always a good idea to check the labels.
If you like our asparagus tart, then we've got some great news for you - this is just the start of your adventure with asparagus! We have several more recipes featuring these wonderful seasonal vegetables. As you're likely aware, their season is rather brief, so it's best to make the most of them while you can.
- Salad with asparagus and eggs
- Mini quiche with asparagus and Gruyere cheese
- Pasta with asparagus and courgette
Puff pastry asparagus tart
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 bunch of green asparagus
- 200 g cream cheese
- 100 g Cheddar cheese
- 4 tbsp almond flakes
- 2 tbsp chives
- handful of green peas
- 1 egg (to brush the edges)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Wash the asparagus thoroughly and cut off the woody ends, then cut them into smaller pieces and set aside.
- If you use frozen peas, blanch them in hot water for a while or simply set aside to thaw. Then pour it onto a paper towel to dry it and set it aside.
- Place the puff pastry on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Use a fork to prick the dough, leaving a margin of about 2 cm around it (leave the edges free).
- Spread the cream cheese on the prepared dough, leaving the edges intact. Distribute the grated Cheddar cheese, previously prepared asparagus and green peas evenly. Finally, sprinkle with chopped chives and almond flakes.
- Brush the free edges of the tart with beaten egg. Bake the tart for about 30-35 minutes, or longer if the dough is still raw. After removing from the oven, set aside for a few minutes and then cut into smaller portions. Enjoy your meal!
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