Crispy Asparagus Prosciutto Tart with Gruyère and Lemon Zest
A quick and easy tart featuring crispy prosciutto, tender asparagus, melty Gruyère cheese, and a bright touch of lemon zest. Perfect for casual dinners or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry, thawed
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 12–15 spears), trimmed and blanched
- 6–8 thin slices prosciutto, torn into pieces
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (about 100g)
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Zest of 1 medium lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus and blanch the spears in boiling salted water for about 2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking.
- Dry the asparagus thoroughly with a clean towel or paper towels.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface if needed and transfer it to a baking sheet or tart pan. Gently prick the base with a fork to avoid puffing up too much in the center.
- Sprinkle the shredded Gruyère evenly over the pastry base.
- Arrange the blanched asparagus spears evenly over the cheese. Tear prosciutto slices into pieces and scatter them on top.
- Brush the exposed edges of the puff pastry with the beaten egg.
- Grate fresh lemon zest over the entire tart.
- Season lightly with freshly ground black pepper. Skip additional salt unless prosciutto is mild.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden, prosciutto is crispy, and cheese is bubbling. Watch carefully after 20 minutes to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Blanch asparagus to keep it tender-crisp and avoid soggy pastry. Apply egg wash only on pastry edges to prevent browning toppings. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end if needed. Leftovers reheat best in the oven, not microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of tart
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 580
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 11
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