Flaky puff pastry tart with asparagus and melted Gruyere
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6
1 tart
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Moderate
$$
Flaky puff pastry tart with asparagus and melted Gruyere
A stunning spring tart with tender asparagus spears lined up on flaky puff pastry with melted Gruyere and a Dijon base. Elegant enough for brunch and easy enough for a weeknight.
10m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
6
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Moderate $$
Cost
(Updated )
This tart showcases spring asparagus at its finest—nestled on a bed of Dijon and Gruyere on golden puff pastry. It looks like it came from a French bakery but takes only 25 minutes start to finish.
Roll puff pastry onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Score a 1/2-inch border around the edges with a knife, then prick the center all over with a fork.
Spread Dijon mustard inside the scored border. Sprinkle with half the Gruyere.
Arrange asparagus spears in a single layer over the cheese. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
Top with remaining Gruyere and brush the pastry border with egg wash.
Bake at 400°F for 18-20 minutes until the pastry is golden and puffed and the cheese is bubbly. Serve warm.
Serve alongside a fresh baguette and salted butter
Pair with a crisp green salad with Dijon vinaigrette
Serve alongside fresh fruit and your favorite morning beverage
Pair with crispy bacon or sausage links for a hearty start
Equally melty with slightly different flavor profiles
Creates a lighter, crispier base
Snap asparagus at its natural break point to remove the woody ends—no knife needed.
Use thin asparagus spears for this tart; thick ones should be halved lengthwise.
Best served fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.
Reheat at 375°F for 8 minutes to re-crisp the pastry.
Per serving (55mg) · 6 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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