Go Back
asparagus tart on wooden board in the sun

Asparagus Tart with Puff Pastry

Jill Colonna
Asparagus tart with puff pastry is an easy French spring recipe with parmesan, lemon and fresh asparagus. Baked in just 25 minutes.
5 from 9 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Light Lunch
Cuisine French
Servings 6 people
Calories 384 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Asparagus spears
  • 230g (8oz/ ½lb) pack ready-rolled puff pastry (or defrosted if frozen)
  • 2 egg yolks organic (See NOTES)
  • 200 g (7oz/ ¾ cup) crème fraîche (or Greek yogurt)
  • 100 g (3.5oz/ 1 cup) parmesan grated
  • 1 lemon, grated zest only unwaxed, organic
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon slivered almonds or hazelnuts
  • 1 tablespoon chervil or other fresh herbs to garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F (180°C fan/Gas 6°).
  • Roll out the sheet of puff pastry (either if ready rolled or roll out) and, using the back of a sharp knife, score a border 1cm from the edge.
  • Snap or cut off the bottoms of the asparagus, and trim off the pendoncules. Cut the spears in half horizontally to make 16 halves.
  • In a bowl, mix together the yolks, crème fraîche, turmeric, grated parmesan cheese (leave some for later) and lemon. Season with sea salt and cracked black pepper to your taste. Spread evenly over the tart pushing to the scored edge. Top with the asparagus and top with remaining parmesan and sprinkle over the almonds or hazelnuts.
  • Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden. Before serving, top with a crowning bundle of fresh chervil or any other of your favourite fresh herbs.

Notes

Use all-green asparagus for the quickest preparation. Top with fresh chervil, parsley or other soft fresh herbs before serving. Slivered almonds or hazelnuts add extra crunch.
How to prepare asparagus: see the Asparagus page.
Egg Yolks: Save the leftover 2 egg whites (can keep for up to a week in a covered jar in the refrigerator - otherwise freeze for later) to make French tuile cookies or financiers.
See more egg white recipes.

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 12gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 377mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 639IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 268mgIron: 2mg
Keyword asparagus recipes, asparagus tart, quick asparagus recipe
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!