Best 2 Asparagus Ham And Mascarpone Tart Recipes

In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the art of creating the perfect asparagus, ham, and mascarpone tart. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, this article will provide you with all the essential information you need to create a delectable dish that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your friends and family. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of blind baking, we will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring your tart is golden brown, crispy, and filled with creamy, flavorful fillings. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful journey to create a culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MASCARPONE, HAM, AND ASPARAGUS TART

Mascarpone, Ham, and Asparagus Tart image

Provided by Annabel Langbein

Categories Cheese Pork Vegetable Breakfast Brunch Bake Easter Quick & Easy Spring Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

Preheat oven to 425°F. Place in bottom and press all around sides of 10-inch tart pan with 1-inch high sides:
1 12-inch purchased pie crust
Bake crust until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Cool.
For tart filling, mix in medium bowl:
1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
4 teaspoons prepared horseradish
4 teaspoons coarse-grained mustard
Salt
Pepper
Drop in large pan of salted boiling water. Cook 3 minutes; drain. Cool in bowl of ice water. Drain, then slice each spear into 4 or 5 pieces:
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
Toss asparagus in medium bowl with:
5 cups arugula
8 ounces thinly sliced ham, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon peel
Salt
Pepper

Steps:

To assemble tart, spread filling evenly into cooled crust. Top with asparagus-ham-arugula mixture and serve.

ASPARAGUS, HAM AND MASCARPONE TART

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

Ingredients

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.

Tips:

For the best results, use fresh asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips.
If you don't have mascarpone cheese, you can substitute cream cheese or sour cream.
You can use any type of ham you like in this recipe. I recommend using a thinly sliced deli ham.
If you don't have a tart pan, you can use a 9-inch pie plate.
To make the tart ahead of time, bake it according to the recipe instructions and then let it cool completely. Wrap the tart in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
To reheat the tart, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the tart from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes. Bake the tart for 15-20 minutes, or until it is heated through.

Conclusion:

This asparagus, ham, and mascarpone tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The flaky crust, creamy filling, and salty ham make this tart a surefire hit. Whether you're serving it for brunch, lunch, or dinner, this tart is sure to please everyone at the table.