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Asparagus Gruyere Tart

Quick and easy, delicious and beautiful Asparagus Gruyere Tart! I have to exercise self-control when I eat this as it’s so gooood!!!

If you are a follower of this blog, you probably already know or have heard of Demarle Bakeware. Demarle is the company who invented the Silpat (non-stick Pastry Sheet) and Flexi-pan (non-stick flexible bakeware). If you are a fan of the Food Network and especially of the show “Chopped” then you probably would have seen the Silpat often featured there.

These products are well-loved by both professional and home cooks. How can you not love a product that helps you cook and bake with ease and always with amazing results!

That’s been my experience with Demarle and I have loved this line of products so much that I have decided to sign in and become an official Demarle Independent Sales Rep, after all I use it so much for my baking and I have tried and tested them too! Makes sense, right?

I have been to at least two Demarle demonstrations and the recipe I am sharing with you today is the one that made me first fall in love with Demarle – Asparagus Gruyere Tart!

It was made so much easier using the Demarle products and the result was absolutely fantastic! Delicious and beautiful Asparagus Tart made with ease. Enjoy!!!

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WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS FOR ASPARAGUS GRUYERE TART?

  • 1 sheet frozen Puff Pastry, thawed
  • 2 cups grated Gruyere Cheese (see note below)
  • A bunch of thin Asparagus
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped (see photo above to show how it should look like when chopped)
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • Balsamic Vinegar (optional)
  • Italian Herb Seasoning or your favorite combo of  dried herbs (optional)

NOTES

Gruyere can be expensive or may be hard to find in your area, in which case you may substitute it with shredded mozzarella or 4-Cheese Italian Blend. I have tried them both and they both work and will melt well like Gruyere would…but…they won’t have the nutty flavor of the Gruyere but will still be good. However, if you’re able to find Gruyere then use it, ’cause it is so perfect for this!

HOW DO YOU MAKE THIS ASPARAGUS GRUYERE TART?

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Take the defrosted Puff Pastry Sheet. Unfold and roll out to a 16″ x 12″ rectangle (don’t worry, no need to be super-precise, let this be a guide).

I used a rolling pin to flatten it on top of the Silpat. Trim the uneven edges.

If you have a Silpat you may use it as your baking mat, too but I have the Deep Flexipat so I used that instead. See below. If you’re using either the Silpat or Deep Flexipat – place it on top of the Perforated Baking Sheet (or any Baking Sheet) before baking. Score the dough 1″ from the edges to create a rectangular frame. Use a fork to pierce the dough inside the frame. This is to prevent the dough from rising while cooking and will also leave a nice frame around the perimeter of the dough.

Bake just until it turns a little light brown 8-10 minutes (not too golden or the edges will become too brown when you re-bake it). This has happened to me!!! 🙂

Remove the shell from the oven. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese and lay the asparagus alternating the ends and tips.  Brush with oil using a pastry brush. Place the chopped bell pepper on top. I brushed the pepper with a little oil, too. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Bake for about 20 minutes or until the asparagus are crisp-tender and the cheese has melted. Slide the tart onto a serving dish. This is easy-peasy with the flexipat because it’s non-stick so the tart easily slides for a hassle-free transfer. I had to take a photo of the tart so I placed it on a baking sheet first.

Sprinkle with your choice of dried herb blend and drizzle with a little Balsamic vinegar. Delicious! Serve with a salad and have a perfect meal!  🙂

This recipe was adapted from Cooking Across America (Demarle Cookbook) – Asparagus Gruyere Tart.

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Asparagus Gruyere Tart

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Quick and easy, delicious and beautiful Asparagus Gruyere Tart! I have to exercise self-control when I eat this as it’s so good!!!
5 from 14 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 259 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 sheet frozen Puff Pastry, thawed
  • 2 cups grated Gruyere Cheese, see Notes for possible substitute
  • bunch of thin Asparagus
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced (see photo of tart to see how it should look like when chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • Balsamic Vinegar, optional
  • Italian Herb Seasoning or your favorite combo of dried herbs, optional (I used the Demarle Rosemary, Basil and Thyme Blend)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 F. Place the defrosted puff pastry on top of a large shallow baking sheet. Unfold and roll the defrosted puff pastry sheet to about 16" x 12" rectangular shape.
  • Score the dough 1" from the edges to create a rectangular frame. Use a fork to pierce the dough inside the frame. This is to prevent the dough from rising while it's baking and will leave a nice frame around the perimeter of the dough.
  • Bake just until it turns a little light brown about 8-10 minutes. Remove the shell from the oven. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese and lay the asparagus alternating the ends and tips. Brush with oil using a pastry brush. Place the sliced bell pepper on top. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until the asparagus are crisp-tender and the cheese has melted. Slide the tart onto a serving dish. Sprinkle with your choice of dried herb blend and drizzle with a few drops of balsamic vinegar. Serve with a salad for a light lunch or dinner.

Notes

TIPS & TRICKS
Gruyere cheese may cost more than your regular cheese or may be hard to find in your area. In this case, you may substitute it with shredded mozzarella or 4-Cheese Italian Blend. I have tried them both and they work ok and will melt well like Gruyere would…BUT…they won’t have the nutty and rich, distinct flavor of Gruyere cheese. If you’re able to find Gruyere then use it, ’cause it is so perfect for this.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 623IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 270mgIron: 1mg
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Last updated on March 25th, 2024 at 07:16 pm

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16 Comments

    1. Gruyere works great for this tart because of its distinct flavor – creamy, rich, nutty, earthy, and sometimes intense flavor (if aged) so use it if you can. If you substitute try something similar to it like emmental, jarslberg or edam cheese. In a pinch you can use cheddar or mozzarella but honestly you won’t be able to replicate the rich flavor from gruyere with them.

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