Asparagus Gruyère Tart with Balsamic Glaze – with Video!
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!
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. Can I get a hallelujah?
So, sorry to say this Ben, we’ll be eating asparagus with every meal this summer. Grilled, sautéed, roasted, pickled, ribboned, and any other way I can get it. Actually, he’s probably fine with it…it’s one of his favorite vegetables.
Famous last words?
About this asparagus Gruyère tart:
Honestly, this sucker is easy to make. The hardest part is rolling out the puff pastry dough, but that’s really simple too. Just 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. Just make it as big as you’re comfortable making it, so that it takes up almost your entire sheet pan.
Once you’ve finished that step, you get to prick it with a fork which is oddly fun. Then, smear it with Dijon. I started with a brush but actually ended up using my hands to get it evenly spread over the dough.
Cheese, asparagus, cheese…and bake!
Once the asparagus Gruyère tart is baked, I top it with my favorite balsamic glaze and serve immediately. You could also try it with homemade balsamic reduction which is so easy to make! It would be a great addition to a brunch or as part of an appetizer spread. (It would go great with wine!)
Looking for more ways to eat asparagus? Try:

Asparagus Gruyère Tart with Balsamic Glaze
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!
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 bunch asparagus, washed and tough ends trimmed (I used about 20 stalks)
- 1 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 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.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 14 Serving Size: 1 sliceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 73Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 163mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 4g
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Husband’s take: He loves this asparagus gruyère tart. He did mention how rich it was – this is definitely a dish for sharing and not one for devouring by yourself.
Changes I would make: None are necessary! My friend Alice of Hip Foodie Mom recently did a similar recipe and used both peas and pea shoots on hers – I love that idea. It’s so springy and fresh…and very beautiful!
Difficulty: Very easy.
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35 Comments on “Asparagus Gruyère Tart with Balsamic Glaze – with Video!”
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!
Can’t wait for asparagus season at our house so we can try this. Yum!
I want to make this for brunch. I like to have my items almost ready when guests arrive. Would the puff pastry be able to withstand getting fully ‘dressed’ with this recipe and sitting in the fridge (probably sealed with plastic to prevent drying out) for a couple of hours? Or does it really need to be done right before serving?
I haven’t tested it that way so I can’t guarantee it, but I think it would be fine!
This SO reminds me of springtime. Of course we love asparagus any time of the year though.
This is gorgeous– I love the addition of balsamic glaze!
I’m pretty sure I could eat this every day and be happy. Gruyere is one of my favorites, so I’m so glad to see it here!
beautiful recipe, pinned and bookmarked xoxo
I am an asparagus FIEND and anything with puff pastry is 1,000% approved in my book too :)
I really need to get back on my asparagus game! This tart sounds like a good way to start!
Love this Rachel! I like to find any way to eat asparagus — so good!
this is STUNNING Rachel!! so so perfect for weekend brunch, I am dying to make this!!!! pinned :)
What an elegant looking tart! So perfect for spring!
I made your turkey,spinach,white bean soup.What a great hit,will make it again soon. Will make this asparagus tart for Easter.Thanks
So glad to hear it! I hope you love this tart too!
How gorgeous is this?!! Beautiful and delicious!
Thanks Jenny!
I love asparagus, and this tart looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it!
What a gorgeous dish! It’s perfect for Spring!
This is so stunning! I love asparagus and would you believe I have NEVER had gruyere? Gotta try!
Oh my! You need to remedy that, stat! It’s so good!
I also love asparagus this time of the year – the color, the taste. It’s perfect! I love this gorgeous tart and can’t wait to try it.
Me too, Ashley! I hope you love the tart!
looks yummy
Thanks Denise! :)
Love the combo of Gruyere and asparagus! This is a gorgeous tart.
Thanks Carolyn!
We were going to put asparagus on the grill tonight….but I think I’ll be making this instead. YUM!
Oooh you should for sure! :)
Well this is the prettiest tart! I wish someone made me this for Mother’s Day :)
Haha me too, me too.