Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of tender asparagus, creamy goat cheese, and flaky puff pastry with this Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart recipe. Perfect for a springtime appetizer or a light main course, this savory tart is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 8 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface into a 10×14-inch rectangle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and score a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
- Make the cheese mixture: In a bowl, combine goat cheese, ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread this mixture inside the scored border on the pastry.
- Add asparagus: Arrange asparagus spears on top of the cheese mixture, alternating directions. Brush pastry edges with beaten egg, drizzle asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until pastry is golden and asparagus is tender.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added richness, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the asparagus before baking.
- Variation: Substitute asparagus with zucchini ribbons or roasted red peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
