FEATURE
3-Ingredient Asparagus Tart with Green Mini Asparagus
This simple asparagus tart requires only three main ingredients: ready-made puff pastry, flavorful melting cheese, and fresh green mini asparagus. It makes a quick appetizer, snack, or light evening meal.
About Green Mini Asparagus
Green mini asparagus is commonly available in well-stocked supermarkets throughout much of the year. It is easy to prepare: wash it thoroughly and trim the woody ends. Very thin green asparagus can be used instead.
Choosing the Cheese
Fontal works especially well because it melts smoothly and has a mildly spicy flavor. For a stronger taste, use Fontina. Gruyère or a mature Tilsit-style cheese are also suitable alternatives.
The cheese affects how much seasoning the finished tart needs, so taste it before adding salt.
Recipe
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 20–25 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 275 g refrigerated puff pastry, approximately 40 × 32 cm
- 200 g freshly grated Fontal, Fontina, Gruyère, or mature Tilsit-style cheese
- 200–250 g fresh green mini asparagus or very thin green asparagus
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C using the convection setting.
- Remove the puff pastry from the refrigerator a few minutes before using it.
- Wash the asparagus and trim away any woody ends. Coarsely grate the cheese.
- Unroll the puff pastry onto a baking sheet and distribute the grated cheese evenly over it.
- Arrange the asparagus side by side over the cheese, leaving approximately 5 mm between the spears.
- Bake on the second rack from the bottom for 20–25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper according to taste and the saltiness of the chosen cheese.
Serving Ideas
Serve the tart as an appetizer, a casual snack for guests, or a light meal with a glass of wine. It can also be customized with fresh or dried herbs.