Perfect for spring, this asparagus Gruyère tart is a show-stopping addition to any brunch or appetizer table. You won’t believe how easy it is to make!
Recipe Overview
Why you’ll love it: Store bought puff pastry makes this recipe super easy to prep. Only 5 ingredients!
How long it takes: 30 minutes
Equipment you’ll need: sheet pan (13 x 18 inches)
Servings: 14
Anyone else obsessing over asparagus right now? I’ve been picking up a bunch nearly every time I hit the grocery store and I’m so thankful that it is vibrant green, crisp, and fresh. No wilted, sad asparagus in sight.
We might be eating asparagus with every meal this summer. Grilled, sautéed, roasted, pickled, ribboned, and any other way I can get it. Lately, we’ve been loving easy air fryer asparagus.
About this asparagus Gruyère tart
- Easy to make: It’s made with store-bought puffed pastry, and the layers are really simple. This is going to become an entertaining go-to recipe!
- Visually stunning: This tart not only tastes delicious but it also looks gorgeous. Anyone you serve it to will be so impressed!
- Delicious: The combination of Gruyère cheese, asparagus, and balsamic glaze is a winning trio. The crispness of the asparagus contrasts so well with the rich pastry and Gruyère cheese, and sweet balsamic glaze brings it all together.
How to make this Asparagus tart
Roll out the pastry. This is probably the hardest part and it’s actually pretty easy. Make sure you’re rolling it out on a floured surface and using a floured rolling pin. It doesn’t have to be perfectly sized or perfectly square. Make it as big as you can without tearing it. The rolled out pastry should comfortably fit into a sheet pan (13 x 18 inches).
Prep the crust. Once you’ve finished that step, you get to prick it with a fork which is oddly fun. Then, smear the pastry with Dijon mustard. You can use a brush but I actually prefer using my fingers to get it evenly spread over the dough.
Add cheese and asparagus. Layer on a cup of the shredded cheese, arrange the asparagus spears nicely lined up, then sprinkle on more cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes. The asparagus should be tender and the cheese melted.
Serve. I top the asparagus tart with my favorite balsamic glaze before cutting it into squares and serving. If you’re a bit more ambitious, try it with homemade balsamic reduction which is so easy to make!
This asparagus Gruyère tart with balsamic glaze is a great addition to a brunch or as part of an appetizer spread. It goes great with a glass of white or red wine. A rosé spritzer or white wine spritzer is lovely, too.
More Asparagus Recipes
Asparagus Gruyère Tart with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ½ bunch asparagus, washed and tough ends trimmed (about 20 stalks)
- 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese (or more, if you like)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- On a floured surface, roll out puff pastry to approximately 11×14 inches using a floured rolling pin. Transfer to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Prick puff pastry all over, with a fork.
- Brush evenly with Dijon mustard.
- Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese, spread out asparagus evenly on top of cheese, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and tart is golden brown. Best served immediately.
Notes
- If desired, chop asparagus into bite-sized pieces.
- Frozen asparagus can be substituted, unthawed. Add a few minutes to the baking time, if necessary.
- If you prefer, a different kind of cheese can be substituted. Try shredded Parmesan, Swiss cheese, baby Swiss, or another cheese you like.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This is the perfect time of year to make this. Can’t wait to try it.
Yes – asparagus is so good right now! I hope you love this recipe!
Absolutely delicious, a showstopper thats easy to prepare for amazing results!
I’m so glad you liked it! Thank you for leaving a review!
Looks very delicious ? Thanks for sharing, I will be making it for sure,
I hope you love it!
I made this tonight for a quick dinner……so easy and delicious! I will definitely make it again. I think I will try to add some roasted garlic to it. Great recipe. Thank you for sharing!
So glad you liked it! I love the addition of roasted garlic!
I made this but did not have dejon mustard so I mixed yellow mustard and mayo. I put it on the pastry and followed the recipe. Turned out wonderful. My guests gobbled it up.
Great adaptation to work with what you had on hand! I’m so glad everyone liked it!
Can’t wait, going to the store shortly, sounds so good. I am a veggie and cheese lover. Thank you!