Asparagus Gruyere Tart
Especially when made with plump, in-season asparagus, this dish makes for a sophisticated, visually pleasing appetizer.
Everyday Food, March/April 2003
1068 Ratings
- 5 star values: 197
- 4 star values: 295
- 3 star values: 366
- 2 star values: 167
- 1 star values: 43
Anonymous
Rating: 5.0 stars
This is fantastic. I made it for a pot luck and everyone raved, it was gone in seconds
Anonymous
Rating: 5.0 stars
Served at a little dinner party last night and they loved it. This was the third time I've made the tart and did something a little different this time. I folded the one inch edge over on itself to make it twice as high, pinched the four corners, then baked. Also, I don't cut off any little extra pieces to square it up because I don't mind a slightly rustic look, but then I'm not a professional chef. I served it along with the Roasted Portobello Caprese Salad also from this site, and a Yellow Bell Pepper Soup (from elsewhere.) This tart is easy to make yet looks so fancy.
Anonymous
Rating: 3.0 stars
I have made this in the past. I must have used a gruyere oh, and it was good, however this time I couldn't find gruyere so I used fontina as it was listed as a possible substitute. The recipe was like kissing your sister... Just ok.... Needs a very tasty cheese to make it work...
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Anonymous
Rating: 5 stars
I use this as a "fridge cleaner". Whatever cheese and lunchmeat I have in the fridge goes on this. Great for a quick delicious meal.
Anonymous
Rating: 5 stars
Excellent. So easy, so quick. I reduced the cooking times to 10 mins for the initial shell bake, then 15-18 mins for the final bake. Even fat asparagus spears cooked perfectly. No need to steam or blanch asparagus (it would make it mushy). No need for foil around pastry shell as some have suggested. A hit everywhere. I serve it at room temp.
Anonymous
Rating: 4 stars
I added garlic to the cheese and sprinkled Ras Al Hanout on top of the asparagus. It was a huge hit!
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Anonymous
Rating: 5 stars
I cannot believe That as a Corporate and private chef. I haven't seen this dish on many menus. I love Martha's cookbooks. I made this dish yesterday for 350 people and it was the hit of the night ! But when I told them I got the recipe from Martha Stewart's collection they gave it a standing ovation! Martha your a genius
Anonymous
Rating: 5 stars
As suggested by others, I blanched the asparagus. I rubbed flour into my silpat and rolled the dough out on it and very carefully trimmed to size. Worked great! I only pre-cooked the puff pastry about 12 min. With the asparagus already crisp-cooked the rest of the oven time, about another 12 minutes, melted the cheese. Not over cooked and delicious. Made this for Easter and it looked so festive and spring-time!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
I have not made this yet but would like to know does this tart freeze well?
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
This recipe was wonderful. We made it for an easy Friday night dinner. I followed the recipe exactly except used Truffle Olive Oil, which added a great flavor. Both dinner guests asked for the recipe.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
For what this is worth...
Photos of asparagus n puff pastry dish show dark edges of recipe product.
Have re-made several times...final discovery...scissors and roll of aluminum foil!
Cut several 1-2 inch strips...put on edges of raw pastry. Follow recipe directions. Past 7-10 minutes, remove foil and continue baking remainder of time recipe requires.
Annie, Fremont, CA.
Anonymous
Rating: 4 stars
This is delicious!! An absolute must try if you like asparagus. Do not go by the cooking times though....keep watching it while baking both times as other reviewers said or else it will not come out as good and may burn or get too brown.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
I've made this twice now. My husband loved it & asked me to make it again when his brother came to visit. Both times a big hit. I used phylo dough instead of puff pastry because my local grocery didn't carry puff pastry that didn't have hydrogenated oils in it. I found that easier because I didn't need to roll it out. I also used a combination of Gruyere and Emmental cheese and used white truffle oil to drizzle on top. It's now a favorite go-to whenever it's asparagus season!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
Made this for an appetizer at Easter & it was a hit, very easy. I substituted the gruyere for fontina...easy too!!!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
looks good
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
Just made this tonight as a side dish to pork tenderloin. Really tasty! My husband and kids who are picky eaters loved it! Judy4H--I think you nailed it, this would be great with a soft yolk egg on top.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
I'm looking to make this as an appetizer for a larch brunch party. Can this be made in advance, frozen, then baked? Can this be served room temp?
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
Thank you to the others who posted about adjusting the cooking time and blanching the asparagus!
I didn't roll out the dough as thin as recommended - it just seemed TOO thin! I baked it for about 12 minutes and added the cheese and blanched asparagus. Next time I would spray it lightly with olive oil rather than brush it with oil. I baked it for about 12 minutes again. I've discovered leftovers make a nice breakfast with a soft yolk egg laid over the top of a warm piece with salt & pepper.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
Despite discovering I only had shortcrust pastry, this recipe still turned out amazingly well. I blanched the asparagus first as I was worried the shortcrust might turn into concrete if I cooked it for the length of time recommended. I can only imagine how fantastic this is with puff pastry. Highly recommended recipe - it looked amazing and was delicious.
Anonymous
Rating: 4 stars
So simple to make, yet this dish looks really impressive. My only little addition was to sprinkle the cooked base with some finely chopped garlic before adding the cheese.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! I used crescent rolls spread out into a rectangle shape and baked for 10 minutes. I also used thin asparagus and 15 minute bake time was perfect! This will definitely be made many more times.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
Puff pastry was too long, or the temp was too high..... oh well, guess there's always another day and another way.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
This is a lovely first course but the cook time for the puff pastry is too long. 35-40 minutes will result in overcooked; tough or burned puff pastry. The first cook time is 10 minutes and the second should be 10-15. Of course this means blanching the asparagus, but it is worth the extra step.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
This was amazing, so easy, but excellent and beautiful. I will be making it again soon.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
this was excellent, so easy to make. i made it for Easter and my mom loved it too! thank you will be making it again.
Anonymous
Rating: 5 stars
Very easy to make and it's always delicious, the presentation is great so it is a good one to take out for friends get-together, people love it!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
I tried this recipe for the first time tonight ... It's AMAZING!!! I'll definitely be making this again AND sharing the recipe!
The only thing I did differently was bake it for 15 minutes instead of the suggested 20 - 25.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
so easy. so tasty. sure to become a staple.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
This has become a regular at our house. It is so beautiful
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
Marinate asparagus in Balsamic and Olive and pre-roast until only 'medium'. FInish as directed in recipe. Excellent!! Sarah
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
Made this today. Ended up replacing the Gruy?ɬ
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
I made this on Easter Sunday and served this as an appetizer. It was delicious. It looks beautiful, so easy to make. Cant wait to make this again.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
This is very good! When I made it, I spread a bit of dijon mustard as a base layer on half of it and it was very good.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
Very good - but I had to shorten the cooking times....careful !
Also,cutting the asparagus beforehand is an excellent tip.
Everyone loved it - looks very chic !!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
Very good - but I had to shorten the cooking times....careful !
Also,cutting the asparagus beforehand is an excellent tip.
Everyone loved it - looks very chic !!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
I've been maiking this recipe for a couple of years now, it was in an Everyday Food issue. It is ALWAYS a hit! The gruyere is a must, I also shred parm and some fresh cracked black pepper on top prior to baking. Delish!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
Since we were having Easter Celebration at our house thought I would try this recipe. Everyone just loved it. I did make a change, since I have trouble with my hands, instead of puffed pastry (which I love), substituted a can of cresent rolls at it came out great.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
Just served this for Easter appetizer....let's see....I'd say that it was out for ten minutes and then it was ALL gone...POOF....all gone! So so so easy to make!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
I made this a couple days ago and brought it over for a hottub night at friends' house. It was a hit and I am making it again soon. I make a cheese combo of half munster and half mozzerella. Didn't have gruyere. It was soooo good. I also added sliced roma tomatoes. It got eatten all up!!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
Phyllo instead of puff pastry...MUCH better
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
Any ideas for making this less expensively - those cheeses are pricey....
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
Absolutely DELICIOUS! My family loved it! Next time I will add sliced tomatoes.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
I suppose you could use an egg mixture with cream as a substitute, or a cream sauce with seasoning of your choice.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
Anyone hav eany thoughts on what you could use instead of cheese? I dislike cheese, but love Asparagus and tarts! Any thoughts?
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
This is a good recipe....tastes great!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
These came out great! I made two of them and everybody loved them. You do have to be careful with the temperature and on what shelf in the oven you put it on because the puff pastry can burn easily. I'm definitely gonna make it again.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
I tried this is it was great - love the guyere cheese. However, the second time I made this, the pastry didn't puff - don't know what happened?
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
What a great recipe! It's something you can assemble slightly ahead of time
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
I make this every Easter. It is so good I would be in trouble if I didn't make two. I don't know why I save it for Easter.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
I made this just for fun and it was fantastic! One of my favourite recipes. I plan to make it for my sweet man during the Christmas holidays.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
I loved how good it was and how quick and easy it was. I decided that I would prefer to cut up my asparagus beforehand, though. Makes it a little easier to cut the cooked tart.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
This is a great recipe for asparagus. A pretty dish and very yummy.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
LOVE this recipe!! Always a winner in my house! It goes well with a marinara sauce for dipping if you want a little variation. You can put a little garlic powder over the top if you want another variation or drizzle with the oil found in sun dried tomatoes that are packed in oil. Also, if by chance you have left overs, it goes great with a fried or poached egg on top for breakfast!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
I also made this for Easter and it was a hit with my family as well. I alternated white and green asparagus for fun. It was delicious and beautiful. The only thing is, I am starting to get a reputation from Martha's recipes and now I am expected to bring something to each holiday! :)
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
we have this quite often, ever since I found Martha's recipe. Thanks so much. It is as beautiful as it is tasty.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
Made this for Easter Dinner 3 23 08, it looked great, just like Martha's and the taste was exquisit everyone loved it and it has become a definite "keeper" and you know it will be made again and again. Thank you so much Martha!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
This was delicious and very easy to make. My family loved it.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
very easy, nice change to the typical steamed asparagus
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
I've made this before and it was a huge success!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
This looks so mouth watering; I cannot wait to try it!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
This tart is delicious and beautiful. Be careful not to roll the pastry too thin because it burns easily.
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
This was great. Its also in the new Costco Cookbook under Asparagus Fontina Tart (Victoria Island Farms)
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
Had this at Thanksgiving and it was delicious! I had to get the recipe, and I will be making it for this New Year's gourmet potluck. Great for non-meat eaters, too!
Anonymous
Rating: Unrated
absolutely delicious!!!!