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Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart with Ricotta

Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart with Ricotta

Ready in under 30 minutes this Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart with Ricotta is the perfect spring appetizer. Discover the best recipe for an easy and delicious asparagus puff pastry tart.
4.98 from 73 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, French
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 large eggs divided
  • 1-2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 pound asparagus trimmed
  • 1 tbsp water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 4oo degrees.
  • Unfold and roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle about 9x13 in in size. Transfer to the parchment paper and place on a baking sheet. Using a butter knife score a border (do not cut all the way through) about 1 inch wide.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together ricotta, dijon, 1 egg and thyme until fully combined. Spread the ricotta mixture over the top of the puff pastry.
  • Arrange the asparagus over the ricotta mixture. Using a fork with together the remaining egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush this over the outer border of puff pastry.
  • Bake the tart for 15-17 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

This tart can be served warm or at room temperature.
Keyword asparagus, asparagus recipes, spring appetizers, spring recipes
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