I love the word tart, I find that if I was a food, that is what I would be. Probably a lemon tart, you can take that as you will 
A few of us at work joined a local CSA, weekly getting fresh vegetables, and eggs from local farmers. Last week included asparagus and white cheddar. So I went for it, making a simple asparagus tart, which would be great as a side dish with dinner, or an appetizer for a party or gathering. Local foods aren’t just a great way to give back to the community, they are fresh, seasonal, and you know where they come from. Try this tart, see what you think. And think about what food you might be, it’s amazing how we see ourselves.
Puff pastry thawed (about 30 minutes on the counter)
5-10 pieces of asparagus, depending on how big of a tart you want to make
4 oz white cheddar cheese (any cheese really that you want to use, just make sure it melts easily or is cut into thin strips)
olive oil
salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle onto a sheet pan or in a tart pan if you prefer
Fold sides over about half an inch towards the inside of the tart. Slash fold with a knife, and prick the whole tart with your fork (this will keep the middle from puffing up too much)
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are slightly brown
Take out of oven and lay cheese on tart, making an even layer. (I also added some shaved parm cheese for a little extra kick)
Cut asparagus to fit inside the tart laying one after the other (use stalk sides to fill in gaps)
Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper and bake for about 20 minutes
Serve warm or room temp
This is one of my FAVORITE tarts to make! I use gruyere
I posted it as well. Pretty and perfect to bring for a potluck as well.
Food,Photography & France says
Nice pictures of a delicious recipe. It’ll be even better with some Cantal Entre Deux
Thank you so much!
wow! so glad you stumbled onto my blog so i could stumble onto yours!! beautiful food and a beautiful girl - double appeal! 😉 look forward to following you!
thank you so much! happy reading, and I look forward to doing the same!
What a beautiful tart! I am doing CSA too. It is like Christmas morning whenever I receive my box. It is truly a great way to enjoy the fruits and veggies while they are in their best. I also love that I get to try many new things that I have never tried before.
I agree, it’s been a great new way to learn to try new things. Thank you!
Oh gosh, this caught my eye and I had to check out the recipe!!! WOW!! I have to try this and now I want to join a CSA lol!
Totally stalking your blog right now. And this looks SO delicious! Ugh. Definitely need to try.
You are the sweetest!