Asparagus Gruyere Tart

Submitted by Elly in Canada

"A simple to prepare and lovely to look at asparagus tart, perfect for an Easter brunch or any time! Posting for safe keeping! Source: Canadian Living Magazine"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 2 tarts
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
• 1 (450 g) package puff pastry, all-butter, thawed
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1⁄2 cups gruyere cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk

directions

1. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or grease well.
2. Steam asparagus in a steamer or on a rack in a skillet until tender-crisp, takes about 3 minutes.
3. Immediately remove from pan and chill in cold water to stop cooking; pat dry and set aside.
4. Roll out each pastry sheet to fit the baking sheet, place on prepared pans.
5. Spread evenly with mustard, leaving 1 inch border around the edges.
6. Arrange asparagus, side by side and alternating ends, on the mustard; sprinkle with cheese and pepper.
7. In a small bowl, beat egg with milk; lightly brush over the pastry border.
8. Bake in oven, rotating pans halfway through, until puffed and golden. Cheese should be bubbly in about 18 minutes.
9. To serve: cut each tart into 6 pieces, serve warm or cold.

Reviews

[AcadiaTwo]

WOW! We loved this easy tart! We love Gruyere and it melts superbly. I used it as a side dish with ham and everyone was impressed! Made for Let's Party tag.

 

[Cook4_6]

Great reviews from Easter guests. Quick, easy and a wonderful appetizer or side dish!

 

[lindseylcw]

Oh Elly you saved my life today, I had to come up with an easy recipe to make a special in the restaurant with Asparagus and Gruyere, made this and it was a real hit,followed recipe as is - no alterations - perfect. Thank You xx. Made as well for Zaar tag holiday.