Asparagus Mozzarella Cheese Tart

cheesy asparagus puff pastry tart cut up into nine pieces

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Asparagus Mozzarella Cheese Tart

With just 5 ingredients, this Easy Asparagus Tart with Mozzarella Cheese recipe is quick, easy and versatile. Serve this savory tart for brunch, lunch, or as an appetizer to dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: asparagus tart

Servings: pieces/squares

Author: Katerina Petrovska

Ingredients

1 pound thin asparagus spears ends trimmed
1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
olive oil for brushing
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
balsamic glaze for serving

Instructions

Prep. Preheat oven to 400˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Cook the asparagus. In a pot or saucepan, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Stir in 2 tablespoons of salt and add the asparagus spears; boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the asparagus and immediately transfer to ice water to stop the cooking process. Pat dry with paper towels and set aside.
Prep the puff pastry. Roll out the puff pastry and set it on a lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin, roll it out to a rectangle that’s about ⅛-inch thick.
Bake. Transfer the puff pastry to the baking sheet. Prick the puff pastry all over with a fork. Bake for 10 minutes.
Cool the puff pastry. Remove from the oven and transfer the puff pastry to a wire rack to cool slightly.
Prep the cheese. Tear the mozzarella cheese into smaller pieces and arrange it over the puff pastry, leaving about 1-½ inches of uncovered border on all sides.
Add the asparagus and bake. Arrange the asparagus spears on the pastry. Brush the asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until cheese is melted and puff pastry is crisp and golden brown.
Finish and serve. Remove from oven and drizzle with a bit of balsamic glaze. Cut into 8 slices and serve.

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