Description
Savory asparagus goat cheese tart delivers elegant French countryside charm on a buttery puff pastry canvas. Fresh spring ingredients mingle with creamy cheese, creating a light and irresistible experience you’ll crave at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Mains:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 5 ounces (140 grams) goat cheese, softened
- 1 bunch thin asparagus spears, trimmed
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Binding:
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare your culinary workspace by heating the oven to a crisp 400°F (200°C), laying out a parchment-lined baking sheet for the upcoming delicacy.
- Gently unfurl the puff pastry on a flour-dusted surface, smoothing out any stubborn wrinkles. Transfer the delicate sheet to the prepared baking surface.
- Craft a refined border by carefully scoring a ½-inch perimeter with a sharp knife, ensuring you don’t slice completely through the pastry’s delicate structure.
- Lovingly spread a creamy layer of softened goat cheese within the scored boundary, creating a luscious foundation for the elegant tart.
- Artfully arrange asparagus spears across the cheese landscape, positioning them with intentional precision – either parallel or in an eye-catching crisscross pattern.
- Enhance the tart’s flavor profile by drizzling olive oil over the asparagus, then generously season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to awaken the ingredients.
- Delicately brush the exposed pastry border with beaten egg, guaranteeing a radiant golden finish that will tantalize the eye.
- Slide the tart into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 20-25 minutes until the pastry rises majestically and turns a rich, appetizing golden brown.
- Upon removal, shower the tart with vibrant lemon zest, introducing a bright, citrusy note that will elevate the entire composition.
- Let the tart rest momentarily, then slice and serve – equally delightful when warm or at ambient temperature.
Notes
- Pastry Perfection: Keep puff pastry cold until just before using to maintain its flaky, crisp texture.
- Asparagus Selection: Choose thin, tender asparagus spears for the most delicate and elegant presentation.
- Cheese Softening: Let goat cheese sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to spread smoothly and evenly across the pastry.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap puff pastry with a gluten-free alternative or use a cauliflower crust for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg