Cheesy puff pastry asparagus tart
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4.3
Cheesy puff pastry asparagus tart
Description
The Cheesy puff pastry asparagus tart brings together thawed puff pastry rolled to a rectangular shape, creating a crisp and buttery base. A mixture of cream cheese, egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, fresh thyme leaves, and lemon zest is spread evenly within a scored border on the pastry. Fresh green asparagus spears, trimmed of woody ends, are arranged atop the cheese layer and seasoned with salt and pepper. Brushed with beaten egg along the edges, the tart is baked at high heat until the pastry is golden and the asparagus is cooked through but still tender.
This tart offers a contrast between the flaky, crispy pastry and the creamy, flavorful cheese topping. The fresh thyme and lemon zest add herbal brightness that complements the mild asparagus. It can be sliced and served warm or at room temperature, suitable as a light main or a shared starter.
The lack of additional heavy ingredients keeps this tart balanced. With minimal preparation steps, it presents a straightforward way to elevate asparagus with complementary cheeses and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 400 g/14oz puff pastry thawed
- 300 g/10oz asparagus Washed and woody ends trimmed off, fresh, green
- 250 g/approximately 1 cup cream cheese plain
- 2 egg yolk
- 50 g/approximately ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated (add as much or as little as you prefer)
- 2 tsp thyme fresh leaves
- lemon zest of 1
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 220ºC/430ºF. Line a baking sheet with baking/parchment paper.
- To make the cheese mixture, combine the cream cheese, egg yolks, Parmesan, thyme, lemon zest, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Gently roll the puff pastry out into a large rectangle (to fit the baking sheet). Score a border around the edge (taking care not to cut all the way through the pastry).
- Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the puff pastry, staying within the borders then top with the asparagus and season with salt and pepper.. Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg.
- Place the tart into the oven and allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is golden and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 426mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 810IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.3
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