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March 19, 2014

Simple Asparagus Tart

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Simple Asparagus Tart by Foodtastic Mom

Every spring I go crazy for asparagus. Every trip to the grocery, I buy a bunch, grill it and eat it drizzled with balsamic reduction… like candy. For our family it’s a girl thing. Hannah eats it right along side me. Caleb and his Dad are like, “no way.” I’m generally OK with it because that means more for us. Though it would be easier to serve as a side dish that our entire family could enjoy. Heck, some nights I’d make it a main course, I love it that much!

Simple Asparagus Tart by Foodtastic Mom

Anyway, the other day we had a party to go to and I had some puff pastry in the freezer and some cheese and asparagus in the fridge. That meant I finally had a reason to try THIS asparagus tart. For the party, I added some crumbled bacon because I’d cooked some for breakfast that morning and actually had a few slices leftover. So bacon is another option for this tart, if you’re into that sort of thing.

Simple Asparagus Tart by Foodtastic Mom

This appetizer could not be simpler. Roll the sheet of puff pastry, score lightly at the edges and poke the center with a fork so it doesn’t puff so much in the oven while baking. Once the crust has cooled a bit, top with shredded cheese (in my case Munster because that’s what I had… pretty much any white melting cheese would work though), fresh asparagus spears, a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of salt. Bake again. Drizzle with balsamic reduction. Done.

As far as springtime appetizers go, this is a winner!

Simple Asparagus Tart by Foodtastic Mom

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Simple Asparagus Tart

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus washed and woody ends snapped off
  • 2 c. Munster cheese shredded
  • drizzle of olive oil
  • dash of salt
  • drizzle of balsamic vinegar reduction

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • On a silicone baking mat or parchment paper, roll the puff pastry into a rectangle, approximately 16 x 10 inches. Lightly score the edges to make a "crust". On the interior of the puff pastry, poke holes with a fork.
  • Transfer the pastry (on the silicone mat or parchment paper) onto a sheet pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and using a spatula lightly flatten the middle of the pastry that may have puffed up during baking. Allow to cool a bit.
  • Sprinkle pastry crust with shredded cheese and arrange asparagus spears evenly atop the cheese. Lightly drizzle the asparagus spears with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake for 18 - 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and crust is nicely browned.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool about 5 minutes. Then drizzle evenly with balsamic vinegar reduction. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Adapted from Simple Provisions

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  1. Lindsay (LoveBeerLoveFood) says

    March 20, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    Yum!! I love asparagus! Supposedly there is going to be a ton of it this year, and cheap too! This recipe reminds me of my apple galette, just savory. Puff pastry is the best. Totally going to try something similar – thanks for the idea!

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    • foodtasticmom says

      March 20, 2014 at 1:28 pm

      Thanks for the comment Lindsay. Is your apple galette on your blog? I’ll look it up. Yes, puff pastry is a handy thing to have around. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Tanya says

    March 20, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    Gosh that’s beautiful Jill!!! I love this! Asparagus is my favorite!! My kids eat it begrudgingly. I think they’d be so pleased if I served it like this!

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    • foodtasticmom says

      March 21, 2014 at 9:38 am

      Thanks so much for the compliment Tanya! Let me know if they like it 🙂

      Reply

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