Grilled Asparagus & Gruyère Tartlettes
Grilling is probably my second favorite way to cook something. The first would be baking. And this recipe combines the best of both worlds. Grilling the asparagus, gives the tartlettes a little kick of flavor, and the balsamic vinegar is a nice compliment to the nutty Gruyère cheese. I suggest serving these with a beautiful mixed greens salad and a glass of something bubbly.
Grilled Asparagus & Gruyère Tartlettes
1 lb fresh asparagus, washed
1 TBS olive oil
1 TBS balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 1/2 cups finely grated Gruyère cheese
1 TBS freshly grated parmesan cheese
Assemble asparagus in a small baking dish. Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix together and let marinade for 30 minutes. Heat up grill pan, then grill asparagus until tender, but still green. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Unroll puff pastry onto a lightly floured cutting board. Trim the edges. Cut pastry dough into thirds. Score each tartlette 1/2″ from outside edge, forming a rectangle. Pierce the center of each tartlette with a fork in 1/2″ intervals. Bake tartlette shells for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and add grated Gruyère cheese. Trim asparagus to fit inside each rectangle. Align in alternating pattern of tips to ends. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until cheese has melted and pastry is golden brown. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Makes 3 tartlettes, serves 6.
10 Responses to “Grilled Asparagus & Gruyère Tartlettes”
Mmmm, I adore these. I’ve been making a similar version for a few years and it is my absolute favorite thing to eat during the spring when asparagus is at its peak. Gruyere and asparagus and buttery pastry, is there anything better?! 😉
Love asparagus and looking for a new recipe to try with them
We love asparagus too and usually grill it. This version is a bit more fancy. 😉
Oh my goodness, that looks heavenly!
Thanks Tina, it is!
Looks delicious! All I would need is the asparagus!
It is sort of gilding the lily. 😉
Heather – Do you think you could grill the asparagus the day before, then assemble next day to save prep time, for a party for example?
Yes, I think it will turn out just as well. And save you prep time on party day!
Not having a grill, I usually pan-roast my asparagus which I think would work just as well with those wonderful tartlettes!
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