Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart with a Parmesan ricotta cheese filling is a delicate, flakey appetizer to celebrate spring and Easter. Serve it for brunch or dinner.

This weather is killing me. Normally every winter is a struggle because I love to walk outside to clear my head and get away from the computer. It’s rough when I’m stuck inside, but I get used to hibernating for a few months.
However, with Mother Nature teasing us, I take advantage of those warm days but when it gets cold again, I get restless. My friend and I were joking it’ll probably snow on our birthdays in May at this rate.
No matter the weather outside, Easter is coming up in April so it’s going to be spring in the kitchen, whether we’re wearing short sleeved shirts or bundled up in winter coats.
The centerpiece of ham and lamb may never change, but you can still introduce one new side dish or appetizer. Asparagus is often associated with Easter because they’re a spring vegetable with its peak in April.
And what better way to serve fresh vegetables than wrapping them in bacon (ha)? That’s exactly what I did with this Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart. A delicate, flakey appetizer with a Parmesan ricotta cheese filling and asparagus with bacon on top.

Growing up my mom always fed us asparagus from a can, which was probably one of my favorite canned vegetables back then.
Now that I’m an adult, it’s time for fresh. Look for brightly colored green spears with compact, tightly closed tips. If you’re not cooking them right away, refrigerate them upright in a jar with about an inch of water then cover loosely with a plastic bag.

This puff pastry tart was quite the experiment because there were numerous variables to consider.
Do you wrap raw bacon around the asparagus?
Do you partially bake the bacon then wrap the asparagus?
Do you fully cook the bacon wrapped asparagus then add it to the tart? Or do you add it partially cooked then bake everything assembled?
Do you parboil the asparagus?
Do you prebake the puff pastry before topping it?

I made this tart three times to get it right. I learned you don’t need to parboil the asparagus because it cooks with the bacon. You do want to fully cook the bacon wrapped asparagus on a separate tray before adding; otherwise, it’d render too much grease on top of the tart. You also want to prebake the puff pastry, which you can bake simultaneously with the asparagus.

For the bacon I used Hatfield Quality Meats, a PA-based company producing quality pork for family tables. They’re all about keeping things delicious, simple, and stress-free in the kitchen, especially for big holiday dinners like Easter. Hatfield also promotes the importance of spending time with your family, no matter how small your household may be. Nothing brings family together like bacon, amIright?

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
- 4 Hatfield Quality Meats Applewood Bacon Slices
- 8 fresh medium asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed
- 1 cup full-fat ricotta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon zest and Parmesan flakes, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Line one baking sheet with parchment paper. Line a second baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Unfold the puff pastry and place on the parchment-lined sheet. Score* the pastry 1/2 inch from the edge then prick all over with a fork.
- Cut each bacon slice in half lengthwise, making 8 narrow strips. Wrap each strip tightly around each asparagus stalk. Place seam side down onto the wire rack sheet.
- Bake both trays at the same time for 15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and bacon is cooked. If the bacon isn't done, remove the puff pastry and bake the bacon another 5 minutes or until done.
- Meanwhile in a large bowl, mix together the ricotta, Parmesan, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper.
- Once everything is cooked, evenly spread the ricotta mixture on the puff pastry**. Top with asparagus. Bake 10 minutes.
- Right before serving, garnish with lemon zest and Parmesan flakes.
Notes
*Scoring the dough means to cut but not cut all the way through. This will allow some of the steam to escape during baking.
**If your puff pastry is too puffed, cut a slit into all sides, wait 5 minutes, then gently push the top down. If it cracks a little, the cheese will cover it up.
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Hatfield. Thank you for supporting me and the companies I work with as sponsored posts help pay for website hosting and groceries.
Denise L says
We always have bacon-wrapped asparagus at Easter. Your tart looks delicious!
Carla says
Now you have a new idea to share for Easter! ;)
Denise L says
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Janet M Wells says
Wouldn’t it be easier to Cut the aspagus and crumble bacon to get it evenly distributed ?
Carla says
The bacon wrapped asparagus makes for a prettier presentation, especially for Easter. However, you can certainly make it that way too.
Mita says
We like bacon wrapped asparagus for Easter.
Carla says
A great way to celebrate Easter!
Mita says
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Susan Smith says
This looks delicious. I love bacon, especially in my eggs and on my hamburger.
Carla says
Bacon is the best!
Susan Smith says
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CR Williams says
Definitely have to try this for Easter!
Rebecca W says
That tart looks really good. I like to bake large quantities of bacon in the oven to crumble into salads or over eggs!
Carla says
The best way to use crumbled bacon!
Rebecca W says
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LAMusing says
It looks delicious! I’ve had bacon wrapped asparagus, but never on puff pastry.
Carla says
Best of both worlds!
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Jeffrey says
This tart looks SEXY! Bacon and asparagus pair so well together, the ricotta and Parmesan are the icing on the cake! Appetizer? I’m thinking of making this a meal
Carla says
I may or may not have eaten this as a meal as I was testing the recipe… ;)
elizabeth pergande says
I love recipies with bacon in them. they are always delicous
Carla says
Bacon makes everything better!
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Jessie C. says
I love asparagus!, puff pastry tart is such a great idea to enjoy it. Spring is finally here and asparagus is back to our table.
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Carla says
I love fresh asparagus season!
Linda C says
We love bacon wrapped asparagus, two of our favorite things!
Carla says
Sounds like this tart is right up your alley then! ;)
Linda C says
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Jessica Beard says
This looks delicious! Thank you for the recipe. I like to use bacon in a layer salad for our Easter dinner.
Carla says
Bacon DOES make salad even better ;)
CR Williams says
This looks so yummy have to try this for Easter dinner!
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Carolsue says
I have never made this particular recipe, but I have made roasted asparagus and it’s good. Adding bacon can only make it ten times better! I will be trying this for sure!
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Carla says
Bacon makes everything better, right? ;)
Natalie says
I would love to try bacon wrapped asparagus!
Natalie says
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Madonna says
We’ve never tried bacon wrapped asparagus but it looks very good
Madonna says
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Jessie C. says
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Thomas Murphy says
Looks good!
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Lisa Brown says
I never eat bacon, recipe looks great, though.
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Julie Wood says
I love this new way to use asparagus. Sometimes my recipe for roasted asparagus is boring and I want to try this recipe out for Easter! I love bacon and will be using it on my twice baked potatoes tomorrow.
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heather says
I would love to make bacon wrapped asparagus for Easter that looks amazing.
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Steve Weber says
Bacon wrapped anything is amazing!
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Elle says
Asparagus and bacon are 2 of my favorite things!
Elena says
I would love to try this recipe
Cynthia C says
I like bacon wrapped grilled shrimp. I’d love to try your recipe. It looks delicious.
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Amy | The Cook Report says
I love the sound of this, puff pastry is so delicious and the bacon and asparagus works perfectly
Carla says
Bacon and asparagus are definitely a great pairing! If you try it, let me know what you think!
Jennifer Banz says
Thank you for sharing! This is something that I will definitely be trying!
Carla says
Let me know how it goes!
Danielle says
What a beautiful looking tart. Bacon and asparagus go so well together.
Carla says
Thanks, Danielle!
Mindy Fewless says
This is my kind of appetizer!! It looks beautiful but it’s secretly easy to make!! Love it!!
Carla says
Your guests would be impressed with it!
Autumn Brooke says
This looks wonderful! I love the flavor combinations you’ve got going on here with the mild ricotta and salty bacon. Yum! Thanks for the tips on cooking, it takes all the guesswork out.
Carla says
Let me know if you try it! Such a tasty appetizer.
Angela says
Making this tonight for our Christmas Dinner at church. Can’t wait!
Carla says
Let me know how it turns out!