Asparagus Goat Cheese Tart with Puff Pastry
Create an elegant spring appetizer using fresh asparagus and tangy goat cheese on a flaky puff pastry crust. This recipe is simple to assemble for your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 4 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet onto the prepared baking sheet. Score a 1-inch border around the edges of the pastry using a knife, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange the asparagus evenly inside the scored border of the pastry.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and heavy cream. Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over the asparagus.
- Carefully pour the egg and cream mixture over the cheese and asparagus.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the cheese is slightly melted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, lightly brush the pastry border with an egg wash (one egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water) before baking.
- If you do not have fresh asparagus, use frozen, thawed, and patted very dry asparagus spears.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 45
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