Description
This delightful Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart features a flaky pastry crust filled with creamy goat cheese and vibrant asparagus, perfect for brunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet pastry dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 4 oz soft goat cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or 1/4 cup half-and-half)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., thyme or dill)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a tart pan with the pastry dough and trim excess.
- Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes until bright green, then shock in ice water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together goat cheese, heavy cream, eggs, salt, pepper, and optional herbs until smooth.
- Arrange the blanched asparagus over the pastry shell and pour the filling mixture on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set; it should jiggle slightly when done.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using flavored goat cheese or incorporating lemon zest into the filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 105g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg