Today’s recipe, Puff Pastry Asparagus Goat Cheese Tart, is a celebration of the new season with my favorite spring produce, asparagus. If you are a lover of this delicious vegetable like I am, you are in for a treat. Because this super easy to make appetizer/brunch recipe is quick to make and oh so delicious. If you are a fan of asparagus be sure to also check out my Roasted Asparagus, Asparagus Salad, Air Fryer Asparagus, Steamed Asparagus, and Simple Sauteed Asparagus.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
To make it easier, I will divide the ingredients into 2 parts. The toppings and the tart.
The Toppings:
Mushrooms: I used pan-fried shiitake mushrooms, but any mushroom would work here. If you are new to preparing them, here is how to clean shiitake mushrooms. Use other types of mushrooms, such as roasted portobello mushrooms. Asparagus: I recommend buying asparagus that is not too thin as the cooking time will be different. Goat Cheese: In terms of goat cheese, I used my favorite Vermont Creamery’s fresh goat cheese. I love them, not only because they are a Vermont-based company, but also because I have been so lucky to have attended one of their cheese camps years ago and experienced the awesomeness of their products first hand by eating my weight in goat cheese. Make sure that it is at room temperature. Other toppings for flavoring: You will need garlic, scallions, and other optional toppings like prosciutto and arugula.
Puff Pastry:
I used a 9X9 sheet of store-bought puff pastry in this recipe. Make sure that it is thawed in the fridge overnight so that it will be easy to roll out when you are ready to assemble your asparagus tart.
How to make Asparagus Tart?
The process of making this asparagus cheese tart has 3 parts.
A Surprising Topping You Should Try:
In preparation for this post, I made this asparagus tart recipe several times. On the day that I photographed it, as we were getting ready to eat it, my husband suggested that we top them off with some thinly sliced prosciutto. Luck would have it, we had some in the fridge so we went ahead and put some on top of each slice.
Can I make this asparagus appetizer in advance? Yes, you can. However, I recommend getting all the ingredients ready a day before, storing them separately, and assembling it right before you are ready to bake it. How much time do I need for the frozen puff pastry to thaw? It depends on the brand of puff pastry you are using, but usually, 30-40 minutes on the counter should be more than enough. If it is too soft, feel free to pop it back in the freezer for a few minutes before rolling it out. What do I do with the leftovers? You can store leftovers in an airtight container for 1 more day. However, as in most recipes made with puff pastry sheets, I think this asparagus tart is the most delicious right after it comes out of the oven. Can I used other cheeses than goat cheese? Yes, you can. However, while you can make this tart with other cheeses like gruyere, ricotta, blue cheese, parmesan cheese, etc. , I highly recommend trying this version made with fresh goat cheese. In my opinion, there is something so magical in the tart and earthy flavors of goat cheese when it is mixed in with the woodsy and fresh flavors of mushrooms and asparagus.
Oh my! We were both like, how is it that we didn’t think of this before?? It was SO delicious. I took the photo below at the last minute. So keep in mind that you can also serve this easy asparagus appetizer with puff pastry with a slice of prosciutto if you are not serving it to a vegetarian crowd.
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