ASPARAGUS TART
From Canastota, New York, Mary Relyea shares this lovely tart. Its golden crust is filled with a delightfully light egg bake that includes asparagus spears and Gruyere cheese. Serve it as an impressive side dish or a meatless main course.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut 2 in. from the top of each asparagus spear; set tops aside. Cut stem ends into 3/4-in. pieces. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the 3/4-in. asparagus pieces; cover and boil for 3-4 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into a 13-in. circle. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom; trim edges. Place the blanched asparagus, 1/3 cup cheese and parsley in crust. , In a small bowl, combine the eggs, cream, salt, cayenne and nutmeg; pour into crust. Arrange asparagus tops over egg mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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Arif Joy
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Eleanor Southby
[email protected]This is a great recipe for using up leftover puff pastry.
Sentongo Travis
[email protected]I've made this tart several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of savory and sweet.
Lion
[email protected]I love that this tart can be made ahead of time.
Azgor hossain Anik
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion brunch.
Sunbir Tamang
[email protected]I made this tart for my vegetarian friends and they loved it. It's a great meatless main course option.
Zimmal Balqees
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I actually really liked this tart.
Siphiwe Khuzwayo
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this tart. It's a great way to use up leftover asparagus and it's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Nwidembia Daniel kelechi
[email protected]I found the crust to be a bit dry. I think I will try using a different recipe next time.
Waqas Rahim
[email protected]The tart was a bit too salty for my taste. Next time I will use less salt in the filling.
khondokar ballal
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Chantel
[email protected]I've experimented with different cheeses in the filling and it always turns out great. My favorite is a combination of Gruyère and Parmesan.
NANA BONSU
[email protected]Delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Jennifer Malouf
[email protected]This is my new favorite asparagus recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!
M I T MARTI
[email protected]Yum! This tart is so good! I love the combination of asparagus and cheese.
Chege Njoro
[email protected]I made this tart for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The crust was flaky and buttery, the filling was creamy and cheesy, and the asparagus was perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.
Quintrell Jackson
[email protected]So easy and delicious! I added a bit of grated Parmesan cheese to the filling and it was perfect.
Robert AHK
[email protected]I've made this tart several times now and it's always a hit. The asparagus is always cooked perfectly and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it!
Cebolenkosi Luthuli
[email protected]Delicious and easy to make! I used store-bought puff pastry and it turned out perfectly.
Abdul samad Khan
[email protected]This asparagus tart was a showstopper at my last dinner party. The flaky crust, creamy filling, and roasted asparagus were the perfect combination. I've already had multiple requests for the recipe!