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    The Life Jolie » Breakfast » Asparagus and Leek Tart

    Asparagus and Leek Tart

    Published: Mar 29, 2019 · Modified: Aug 31, 2022 by Jessy Freimann · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads.

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    This Asparagus, Leek and Egg Tart is a quick and easy brunch recipe that is full of great flavor! Made with fresh herbs, puff pastry and gruyere cheese, it's an awesome dish to pass!

    This Asparagus, Leek and Egg Tart is a quick and easy brunch option that is full of great flavor!

    asparagus, leek and egg tart

    Asparagus, Leek and Egg Tart

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    A while back I had to make a savory brunch option to bring to a mother’s day celebration. In an effort to use what already I had on, I made this asparagus tart. I added some sauteed leeks and Gruyere cheese as well as some fresh herbs from my garden.

    Nothing makes me think of spring the way things like leeks and asparagus do. Freezer puff pastry makes this whole operation much easier while also providing a perfectly flaky, butter crust. Topped off with custard-y scrambled eggs and gruyere cheese, this is a brunch or lunch option that is sure to please.

    assparagus tart

    Tips for how to make this asparagus leek tart

    • Be sure to thaw the puff pastry. I place it in the refrigerator the night before.
    • Be sure to clean your leeks well!
    • Gently roll the dough out slightly. I do this on a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to make it easy to transfer to a sheet pan.
    • I fold over the edges of the dough slightly to create a small crust. I dip my finger in water and use that water to adhere the crust to itself.
    • Gently poke the inside of the dough with a fork being careful not to pierce all the way through.
    • After the first portion of baking, use the back of the forks to gently press the middle of the dough down and “deflate it” so that the outside crust doesn’t deflate.
    • I layer everything onto the crust. Leeks first, then line up the asparagus, top with cheese and pour on the egg mixture before finishing the baking.
    • Go slow when pouring the egg mixture and if it springs a leak, don’t worry if you spring a leak. Once the tart is cooked, you’ll just cut off the excess egg and it’ll look perfect.

    leek tart

    Frequently asked questions about making Leek, asparagus and egg tart

    • How to trim asparagus? Hold each spear toward the end that doesn’t have the tip on it and gently start to break the end. It will naturally break where the woody part ends.
    • What are leeks? Leeks are cousins of onions and garlic, but they have a more mild, delicate flavor. The white base and light green part of the stalk are the parts you eat.
    • How to cut leeks? Cut off the dark green, fibrous top parts and the roots on the bottom. Cut down the middle of the white part lengthwise. And then slice the halves into pieces.
    • How to cook leeks? I saute these in butter with a little salt and pepper to soften them.
    • Can this be made ahead? This is best served right away, but you can cook the leeks and par-cook the asparagus in advance.
    • How long does this asparagus tart last? 2-3 days covered in the refrigerator.
    • Should this be served hot or cold? It can be served either way, but I think it’s best served warm.

    Puff pastry tart

    Make it a meal!

    A few great recipes to round out and complete this meal would be:

    • Salmon Patties
    • Roasted Beet Salad
    • Artichoke and Olive Tapenade
    • Crescent Roll Veggie Pizza
    • Coconut Cake
    • Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins

    Gruyere Tart

    Helpful tools

    1. Chef's knife
    2. Cutting board
    3. Measuring cups
    4. Measuring spoons
    5. Mixing bowl
    6. Pizza cutter
    7. Sheet pan
    8. Silpat
    9. Whisk
    10. Large saute pan
    This Asparagus and Leek tart has the most amazing flavor combination from the addition of Gruyere cheese and fresh herbs. It is quick and easy to put together and the results are delicious!

    Asparagus, Leek and Egg Tart

    Jessy Freimann
    This Asparagus, Leek and Egg Tart is a quick and easy brunch option that is full of great flavor!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9 pieces

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 Tablespoon butter
    • 2 leeks, sliced and rinsed (white and light green parts only)
    • Kosher Salt, to taste
    • Ground black pepper, to taste
    • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
    • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
    • ⅓ cup of milk
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon thyme, chopped (regular thyme will work just fine if you don't have access to lemon thyme)
    • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
    • 1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
    • Melt butter and olive oil together in a saute pan over medium heat.
    • Add leeks and season to taste with salt and pepper. Saute for 10 minutes and then remove from heat and keep them to the side for later.
    • While leeks cook, wrap asparagus in damp paper towel and microwave for 2-3 minutes to soften slightly. Set aside for later.
    • On a silicone baking mar or piece of parchment paper, roll out puff pastry dough slightly and transfer to sheet a sheet pan.
    • Fold the edges of the dough to create a "crust" an adhere with water. Then pierce the dough randomly all over the center so that it doesn't puff up as much in the middle. Make sure you don't cut all the way through!
    • Bake for 10 minutes. Once the 10 minutes is up, remove the puff pastry from the oven and reduce the heat to 400 degrees. Using the back of a fork, push the air out of the center of the dough so that it flattens a bit in the center (leaving the crust around the edges high).
    • While the dough is baking mix whisk together eggs, milk, lemon thyme, parsley, salt and pepper to taste in a mixing bowl until well combined. Set aside.
    • Scatter leeks all over the dough and line asparagus up across it on top of the leeks.
    • Sprinkle with Gruyere cheese and pour egg mixture on top.
    • Bake for another 20-25 minutes or until set. Serve once it's cooled slightly.
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    Try some other puff pastry tarts:

    • Puff Pastry Breakfast Pizza
    • Puff Pastry Egg Muffins
    • Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Pizza

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    1. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says

      May 26, 2015 at 4:35 am

      This looks so beautiful and perfect for spring/summer because it's so light.
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        May 26, 2015 at 4:22 pm

        Thank you! I really enjoyed it!
        Reply
    2. Erica Brooks says

      May 26, 2015 at 8:52 pm

      This looks so fresh and delicious! I love asparagus but I've never eaten leeks. I should give this a try.
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        May 27, 2015 at 9:27 am

        Thank you- I never used to eat leeks, but lately I've been loving them!
        Reply
    3. Miranda (Myrabev) says

      May 27, 2015 at 2:05 am

      This looks absolutely delicious, I am not big on veggie tarts but I would have this one in a heart beat. Thanks for the recipe.
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        May 27, 2015 at 9:25 am

        Thank you :) Enjoy!
        Reply
    4. Jennifer Tammy says

      May 27, 2015 at 6:56 am

      Oh yum - I would love it if you would add this to our What Kids Eat Wednesdays linky party, looks delish!
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        May 27, 2015 at 9:24 am

        Thank you- I would love to. My daughter was around 10 months when I made this and she loved it :)
        Reply
    5. Katherines Corner says

      May 30, 2015 at 5:34 pm

      Squeal..I'm making this!!Pinned and thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop xo
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        May 30, 2015 at 11:15 pm

        I hope you enjoy :)
        Reply
        • Wanda says

          November 05, 2020 at 6:37 pm

          Absolutely love baking this tart! Made it twice already and it's perfect for supper too!
          Reply
          • Jessy Freimann says

            November 05, 2020 at 8:28 pm

            Thanks Wanda- so glad you enjoyed it!
            Reply
    6. Stacy says

      March 19, 2017 at 6:31 am

      This looks beautiful but I believe you used spring onions, which are skinny. Leeks are quite fat. Still looks very tasty though!
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        March 19, 2017 at 4:25 pm

        Thank you! Those are actually the stalks of the asparagus that you're seeing (I use the stalks and the tips) but I can see how they resemble spring onions or even scallions. As I mention in the recipe, the leeks are sliced :)
        Reply
    7. robyn rider says

      June 12, 2018 at 6:39 pm

      how would you suggest making this ahead? could you assemble the tart and leave it in the fridge before baking? thanks!
      Reply
      • Jessy Freimann says

        June 15, 2018 at 8:24 am

        I'd say do the sautéing of the leeks and blanch the asparagus ahead and maybe prepare the puff pastry and have it on the pan and in the fridge. Then assemble the day of and bake off. Let me know how it goes!
        Reply
    8. Acquanette Edwards says

      September 29, 2020 at 12:11 pm

      This was phenomenal! I prepared it using the listed ingredients and blind baked the pastry. I prepared it in an enameled shallow baking dish. I wish that I could share a picture. It was beautiful. The “two of us” devoured HALF of it. Will definitely prepare again
      Reply
      • Jessy Freimann says

        October 27, 2020 at 10:57 pm

        Yay- so glad to hear you loved it!
        Reply
    9. Karen says

      April 10, 2021 at 2:27 pm

      Looks fantastic and would like to do this for brunch tomorrow. Would it feed four?
      Reply
      • Jessy Freimann says

        April 11, 2021 at 5:11 pm

        I think so, especially if you have other sides with it.
        Reply

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