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Close up baked golden Asparagus Puff Pastry Tarts on plate
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Asparagus Puff Pastry Tarts

These Asparagus Puff Pastry Tarts are fresh, light, and delicious. They’re incredibly easy to make, but look so fancy!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: asparagus tart
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry , thawed
  • 1 large egg + 1 tablespoon water , beaten together for an egg wash
  • 5 thin spears asparagus , tough ends removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup frozen baby peas , thawed
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan , plus shaved for garnish
  • 3 to 4 large fresh basil leaves , julienned

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Unfold the pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut in thirds along the creases (so you have 3 strips), then cut those strips in half, so you have 6 rectangles total
    overhead 6 unbaked puff pastry rectangles on cutting board
  • Score each pastry with a sharp knife, about 1/2-inch from the outer edge, all the way around making a rectangle inside the rectangle – do not cut all the way through the dough. Then using a fork, score the inner rectangle about 6 times to keep it from puffing during cooking.
    unbaked puff pastry rectangle poked with fork tines
  • Transfer the pastries to the baking sheet and brush the edges of each pastry shell with the egg wash.
    overhead 6 unbaked puff pastry rectangles on parchment paper
  • Give the ricotta a stir, then spread about 3 teaspoons onto the center of each rectangle.
    overhead 6 unbaked puff pastry rectangles on parchment paper with cream cheese spread
  • In small bowl, toss the asparagus and peas with the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
    peas, asparagus pieces, and seasonings in bowl
  • Place a few peas and pieces of asparagus on top of the ricotta. Sprinkle each one with a bit of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of Parmesan.
    overhead 6 unbaked Asparagus Puff Pastry Tarts
  • Bake about 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
    overhead 6 baked Asparagus Puff Pastry Tarts
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle with some shaved parmesan and the fresh basil. Serve warm or at room temperature.
    Close up Asparagus Puff Pastry Tarts on parchment paper

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 2mg