ASPARAGUS, HAM AND MASCARPONE TART

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Asparagus, Ham and Mascarpone Tart image

This is an easy main course that looks very pretty - adapted from a recipe found in a Delicious magazine . I made it for New Years dinner and it was very successful.

Provided by katew

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 45m

Yield 8 tarts, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 puff pastry sheets
30 g butter
1 onion, finely chopped
200 g ham, sliced
3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
250 g mascarpone cheese
2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, halved
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shaved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180 C, line 2 trays with baking paper.
  • Cut each pastry sheet into 4 squares, then lightly score a 2.5 cm border around each square.
  • Place squares on trays and chill.
  • Melt butter in frypan and cook onion for 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Finely chop ham in food processor.
  • Add onion, mustard and mascarpone and pulse to combine.
  • Season to taste.
  • Spread mixture within pastry border on each square.
  • Top with asparagus spears.
  • Brush pastry borders with beaten egg.
  • Bake 20 - 25 minutes till pastry is golden.
  • Serve topped with parmesan.

Rj Sd
[email protected]

This tart was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less mascarpone next time.


Amy Flynn
[email protected]

I've made this tart several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The creamy mascarpone filling and crispy asparagus are a perfect match.


Sarah Banda
[email protected]

This recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. The tart was beautiful and tasted even better than it looked. I highly recommend it!


Kushal Pandey
[email protected]

I made this tart for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Suvongkar Sutra dhor
[email protected]

5 stars! This tart was a hit with my family and friends. The flavors were well-balanced and the crust was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Wilson Nosakhare
[email protected]

This asparagus, ham, and mascarpone tart was a delightful culinary experience. The combination of flavors and textures was exquisite, with the asparagus providing a crisp freshness, the ham adding a savory richness, and the mascarpone lending a cream