Asparagus Tart Easy Recipe With Puff Pastry Wellplated Com

I adore asparagus.

I shave it into ribbons, then pile it atop homemade Asparagus Pizza.I bake it into Asparagus Casserole and Cheesy Chicken Asparagus Casserole.I adore it simply prepared in this Roasted Asparagus and Grilled Asparagus.When I’m feeling fancy, I serve Bacon Wrapped Asparagus.

One of my favorite aspects of cooking in the spring, in addition to the availability of fresh asparagus, is the easier, breezier tone that spring recipes adopt. Winter, with its short days and long, cold nights, is a time for savoring time in the kitchen, lovingly poring over Beef Bourguignon and Red Wine Braised Short Ribs. Not spring. Spring, a precious season, is a time for easy, effortless recipes like this asparagus tart with puff pastry and prosciutto. Flaky, buttery puff pastry makes a light and lovely base for the tart, and it requires no effort beyond unrolling. We enjoyed this French asparagus tart with puff pastry for a light dinner, and I think it would be lovely as an appetizer, and for a holiday brunch too.

How to Make Asparagus Tart

With its simple ingredients list, this asparagus tart is easy to whip up for any occasion (including the start of asparagus season!). The puff pastry crust is par-baked, ensuring it stays flaky, buttery, and light. The rest of the toppings—creamy ricotta cheese, nutty Parmesan, and salty prosciutto—complement the asparagus and demand no cooking at all. Simply mix, spread, and bake.

The Ingredients

Asparagus. A delicious spring veggie that’s packed with fiber and folate. It pairs wonderfully with the other flavors in this recipe. Prosciutto. Adds an undeniably delicious saltiness and meaty flavor. Puff Pastry. Flaky, melt-in-your-mouth puff pastry makes the perfect light and easy base for this tart. Egg. An egg wash helps the puff pastry turn a beautiful golden color. Ricotta + Parmesan. Creamy, tangy ricotta and nutty, salty Parmesan create a scrumptious, cheesy base for the toppings. Lemon Zest + Juice. For brightness and acidity.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate tart in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days.To Reheat. Gently reheat leftovers on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Parchment Paper. Helps make cleanup a breeze.Baking Sheet. Use this all-purpose baking sheet for everything from cookies to this rustic asparagus tart. Citrus Juicer. Juice limes and lemons with ease.

Spring, I’ll be right here waiting for you, with a slice of easy asparagus tart in each hand.