Description
Creamy asparagus and goat cheese tart delivers spring’s freshest flavors in a buttery pastry shell. Flaky puff pastry and tangy goat cheese create an elegant appetizer perfect for gatherings where seasonal ingredients shine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz goat cheese (creamy)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought)
- 1 bunch asparagus (fresh)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Gently roll out the puff pastry on a lightly dusted surface until it reaches a thin, even consistency, approximately 1/8 inch thick.
- Carefully transfer the delicate pastry to the prepared baking sheet, ensuring it lies flat without tearing.
- Whisk eggs with heavy cream, incorporating a delicate blend of salt and freshly ground black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Crumble the goat cheese into the egg mixture, stirring gently to distribute the cheese evenly throughout the liquid.
- Trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears to create a uniform appearance.
- Artfully arrange the asparagus spears across the pastry base, creating an elegant geometric pattern.
- Slowly pour the egg and goat cheese mixture over the asparagus, allowing it to settle naturally between the spears.
- Place the tart in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and a set, slightly puffy center.
- Remove from the oven and allow the tart to rest for 5-10 minutes, which helps the filling stabilize and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Ensure pastry is rolled evenly to prevent uneven baking and guarantee a crisp, flaky crust.
- Choose fresh, thin asparagus spears for a tender texture and more delicate flavor profile.
- Consider swapping goat cheese with feta or ricotta for alternative taste experiences or dietary preferences.
- Vegetarian option works perfectly by using plant-based cream and egg substitutes for a lighter, dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg