Hello lovelies, as long as there's fresh green asparagus around, I use every chance I get – and this asparagus tart with puff pastry is one of my favourite ways to bring it to the table. It looks like you went to a lot of effort, but thanks to ready-made puff pastry it comes together in a flash. Perfect for a relaxed brunch, as an apéro bite, or as a light side to a summer salad.
The base is a sheet of puff pastry from the fridge, which I prick with a fork and fold up slightly at the edge. On top go seasoned crème fraîche, then paper-thin sliced potatoes and the green asparagus. It's important to slice the potatoes really thin – that way they cook just like the asparagus and the base turns out nicely crisp.
The special flavour comes from a quick garlic oil with olive oil, lemon zest and fresh thyme, which I drizzle over the vegetables. Roughly chopped walnuts add the nutty bite that pairs so well with asparagus. The edge gets brushed with a little egg so it bakes up golden and glossy.
After 25 to 30 minutes in the oven the tart is ready – crisp, savoury and full of that delicate spring aroma. Cut into squares while still warm, it disappears in no time at our place, whether for apéro or brunch.
If you love green asparagus as much as I do, also try my light potato asparagus salad, the vegan tomato quiche and the creamy spring pasta with asparagus and tofu.
