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Cheesy Asparagus Tarts

Cheesy Asparagus Tarts: An Effortless Spring Delight

These Cheesy Asparagus Tarts are an easy, elegant appetizer featuring flaky pastry and creamy cheese filling, perfect for impressing guests in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 tarts
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tart Base
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil helps in roasting the asparagus
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry about 8.5 ounces, thawed
For the Filling
  • ¼ cup Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 3 slices Provolone Cheese or alternatives like Gruyère or Gouda
For the Asparagus
  • 1 pound Fresh Asparagus trimmed and woody ends removed
  • ⅛ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ lemon Lemon Juice about 1½ tablespoons

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cheesy Asparagus Tarts
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare two rimmed baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  2. Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil on one baking sheet, arrange the asparagus in a single layer, sprinkle with salt, and roast for about 5 minutes.
  3. On a clean surface, unfold the thawed puff pastry and cut it into 6 even rectangles, each about 4 by 6 inches.
  4. Transfer the pastry rectangles to the second baking sheet and lightly score a ½-inch border around each without cutting through.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with Dijon mustard. Spread this mixture within the scored borders of each pastry rectangle.
  6. Top with half a slice of provolone cheese on each and arrange 2 to 3 roasted asparagus spears on top for presentation.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, looking for a golden, flaky pastry with bubbling cheese.
  8. Once baked, drizzle fresh lemon juice over the tarts and allow them to cool slightly before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These tarts are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

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