Name: Asparagus Ricotta Tart
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed to 8-inch lengths; 1 cup full-fat ricotta cheese; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese; 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste; 1 sheet refrigerated puff pastry; 1 tablespoon olive oil

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Asparagus Ricotta Tart

Jul 16, 2025
by Abraham Fisher
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PREP TIME

25 mins
COOK TIME

30 mins
TOTAL TIME

55 mins
SERVING

8 People
VIEWS

3

Embrace the vibrant flavors of spring with this exquisite Asparagus Ricotta Tart. A crisp, golden puff pastry cradles a creamy, herb-infused ricotta filling, crowned with tender asparagus spears. Perfect for a sophisticated brunch or elegant appetizer.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed to 8-inch lengths

1 cup full-fat ricotta cheese

1 large egg

1/4 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese

1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

1 sheet refrigerated puff pastry

1 tablespoon olive oil

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

5 g
Cholesterol

41 mg
Fiber

1 g
Protein

7 g
Saturated Fat

4 g
Sodium

165 mg
Sugar

1 g
Fat

8 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and add asparagus. Cook until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove asparagus from the pot and immediately dunk them in cold water. Drain; blot asparagus dry with a paper towel. (10 minutes)

03

Step

Crack egg into a small bowl and beat lightly. Measure out about 1 tablespoon beaten egg and set aside to use for egg wash. To the bowl with remaining egg, add ricotta, Asiago cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and whisk until thoroughly combined. (5 minutes)

04

Step

Roll puff pastry out on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle, about 10x15 inches, and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Dip a pastry brush into remaining beaten egg and brush a 1-inch border around the edges of pastry. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Add ricotta filling to the center of the puff pastry and smooth into an even layer, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides. Arrange asparagus over filling. Drizzle asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, if desired. (5 minutes)

06

Step

Bake tart in the preheated oven until puff pastry is puffed and browned on the edges, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool tart for a few minutes, then cut into 8 squares. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature. (30 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of lemon zest to the ricotta filling.
If Asiago cheese is unavailable, Parmesan cheese makes a great substitute.
Ensure the puff pastry is cold before unrolling to prevent it from becoming sticky and difficult to work with.

Abraham Fisher

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