Description
This Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart recipe combines the delicate flavors of asparagus and creamy goat cheese on a flaky puff pastry crust, making it a perfect dish for a spring brunch or as an elegant appetizer. The tart is easy to assemble and bake, resulting in a visually stunning and delicious addition to any table.
Ingredients
Puff Pastry:
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Goat Cheese Filling:
4 oz goat cheese (softened), 1/4 cup sour cream or crème fraîche, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Asparagus Topping:
1 bunch thin asparagus (trimmed), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash), salt to taste, optional fresh herbs (thyme or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and transfer it to the baking sheet.
- Make the Goat Cheese Filling: Mix goat cheese, sour cream, lemon zest, and pepper; spread inside the pastry’s border.
- Add Asparagus: Arrange asparagus over the cheese, brush edges with egg wash, drizzle with olive oil and salt.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden; cool, garnish with herbs, and slice to serve.
Notes
- Enhance with caramelized onions or balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
- Opt for pencil-thin asparagus for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
