Simply Sides - Asparagus Tart

With fresh asparagus readily available it is always great to find a new way to prepare it. From Amanda Riva of The Hot Plate, this tart can be served as an appetizer, as part of a brunch buffet, or even a light meal. However, it also makes a great side dish for your nightly meal. It takes very little time to prepare for the oven, and it's absolutely delicious!! It calls for crumbled goat cheese, but I used a mixture of goat cheese and feta for an extra little kick of flavor. We both loved it, so I will be sure to share with my next dinner guests.

Asparagus Tart

Serves 6

1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 sheet puff pastry
1 cup half and half
2 eggs
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 ounces goat cheese crumbled

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Plunge the asparagus into a pot of rapidly boiling, salted water for 1 minute. Immediately drain and plunge into ice water; drain and dry well. (I used very thin asparagus spears, so I didn't blanch them first.)

2. Roll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, large enough to line the bottom and sides of a 7X11-inch tart pan with a removable bottom (I used a small baking sheet); trim and discard any excess. Whisk the cream with the eggs, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper; pour into the base. Arrange the asparagus spears across the tart.

3. Bake, on the lowest rack, for 30 to 35 minutes or until the pastry is golden and the filling is set. Cool for 10 minutes, transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with goat cheese. Serve warm.



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