Super Simple Asparagus Tart
As delightful to eat as it is too look at this easy asparagus tart is delicious, simple to make, and perfect as an appetizer, brunch, or alongside a soup or salad.
Equipment
- 1 rubber or offset spatula
- 1 Baking sheet
- parchment paper or silicone baking liner
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 chef's knife
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 pastry brush
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Alouette garlic & herb spreadable cheese an herbed ricotta or goat cheese.
- 12-15 stalks asparagus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 oz prosciutto approximately 2-3 slices
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- zest of 1/2 a lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the thawed sheet of puff pastry to a 10"x12" rectangle using a rolling pin. Transfer to a parchment or silicone lined baking sheet.
- Score a ¾" border around the edge of the puff pastry with a paring knife, then using a fork, poke holes in the center of the puff pastry, about ½" apart. Brush the entire surface of the puff pastry with egg wash. Par-bake for 10 minutes at 400°F.
- While the puff pastry is par-baking, trim the asparagus to fit inside the border created by scoring, about 8.5-9 inches.
- Once the par-bake is complete, remove the baking sheet from the oven. If the center has puffed, use the back of a fork or spoon to gently push it down.
- Spread the Alouette spreadable cheese inside the border followed by the asparagus. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer, alternating end side and tip side. Brush the surface of the asparagus with olive oil then sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Tear and drop the prosciutto gently over the top.
- Return to the oven to bake for 13-15 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through cooking to ensure even browning on the pastry.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 3-4 minutes before attempting to cut into 12 even pieces.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge and reheat in a toaster oven, oven or air fryer to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 213mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 143IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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