Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart is a vibrant dish featuring flaky pastry, fresh asparagus, and creamy goat cheese, perfect for brunch or dinner gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Savory Tart
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 1 pound)
- 4 oz goat cheese (crumbled)
- 2 medium eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme or basil)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Trim the tough ends off the asparagus and blanch in boiling salted water for 2 minutes until bright green. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and crumbled goat cheese until well combined.
- Place the puff pastry in a greased tart pan. Arrange blanched asparagus in a single layer over the pastry, then pour the egg mixture on top.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan and fresh herbs over the filling. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and set in the center. Allow cooling slightly before slicing.
Notes
- For added flavor, try swapping asparagus with seasonal vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
- If you prefer a different cheese, ricotta or cream cheese can be substituted for goat cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg