Name: Asparagus Pesto Tart
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Other

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July 9, 2025

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Spring is here, and everything green is turning up, including this Asparagus Pesto Puff Pastry Tart! Made with just a handful of fresh ingredients and a sheet of flaky puff pastry, you can whip together this sensational pesto appetizer to serve at brunch, lunch or your Easter dinner. Vibrant green pesto pairs beautifully with tender asparagus and sharp gruyere cheese, creating a savory tart that looks impressive, yet comes together in less than 30 minutes.

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Asparagus Pesto Tart

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Lightly flour a work surface and gently roll out thawed puff pastry to about a 12-inch by 14-inch rectangle. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet.

Use a fork to prick the pastry, leaving about a 1-inch edge.

Spread pesto onto the pastry where you poked holes with a fork, keeping that 1-inch edge untouched. Sprinkle with shredded gruyere.

Line up trimmed asparagus in a single layer over the cheese.

Add egg to a small bowl with 2 tablespoons water. Whisk until combined to create an egg wash. Brush egg wash onto the 1-inch edge ofthe puff pastry.

Season asparagus with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the edges of the crust are puffed and golden. Let cool for a few minutes.

Drizzle with date syrup (optional), slice and serve.

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Pesto & Potatoes

Hi, I’m Reed Dunn, the home cook, food blogger and photographer behind Pesto & Potatoes. This is where I share fresh, seasonal plant-based and pescatarian recipes to inspire you in the kitchen and make answering “what’s for dinner?” a little easier.