A light, elegant tart featuring tender asparagus spears and creamy ricotta cheese baked in a flaky pastry crust — perfect for brunch or a sophisticated appetizer.
Origin Asparagus Ricotta Tart
This tart draws inspiration from Italian and French cuisines, where seasonal vegetables like asparagus are paired with fresh cheeses in savory pastries.
What I Love About This Recipe
The combination of crisp pastry, creamy ricotta, and fresh asparagus is delightful — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully balanced. It’s simple to make yet impressive to serve!
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Asparagus Ricotta Tart
Course: Recipes4
servings30
minutes40
minutes300
kcalIngredients
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten (plus extra for egg wash)
Zest of 1 lemon
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh thyme or basil for garnish
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Score a 1-inch border around the edge without cutting all the way through.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, beaten egg, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly inside the border.
- Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange asparagus spears neatly over the ricotta mixture.
- Brush the pastry border with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until pastry is golden and asparagus is tender.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or basil before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle red pepper flakes or garlic powder in the ricotta mixture.
- Substitute ricotta with goat cheese or cream cheese if preferred.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
