Asparagus Goat Cheese And Tarragon Tart Recipe
Try our delectable Asparagus Goat Cheese and Tarragon Tart recipe! It features fresh asparagus, creamy goat cheese, and aromatic tarragon, all baked into a delightful savory tart. Perfect for brunch or as an appetizer, this flavorful dish will impress your guests. Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering culinary experience!
Equipment
- Pie pan: For this recipe, a tart pan with a bottom that can be removed is recommended. It makes it easy to remove the tart and contributes to its beautiful shape.
- Blending bowls: To combine the ingredients for the tart crust,filling, and egg mixture, use several mixing bowls.
- Cake shaper or fingers: You can use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix the cold butter into the flour for the tart crust.
- Wrapping paper
- Pin for rolling
- The strainer and pot
- Whisk The filling's egg sand heavy cream are combined with a whisk.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Creamy goat cheese approximately 10 oz by weight
- ½ tbsp Fresh tarragon leaves finely chopped, plus more for serving
- 1 large Egg
- 1 A large garlic clove minced or run through apress
- ½ tbsp Fine sea salt
- Pinch Freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 Cup Rich crème fraiche
- 1 sheet All-butter puff pastry such as Dufour's, thawed
- 1 bunch Vibrant asparagus trimmed to equal lengths
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- Flaky sea salt to taste
- ½ Cup Shaved Parmesan cheese shaved with a vegetable peeler
- Crushed red pepper flakes To taste
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese plus more for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425ºF(220ºC). Trim the woody ends of the asparagus to ensure even lengths
- In a medium bowl, combine the creamy goat cheese, finely chopped tarragon leaves, tangy lemon zest, lightly beaten egg, minced garlic clove, fine sea salt, and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg. Mix until well combined, aiming for a smooth mixture without visible lumps of goat cheese
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and place the thawed all-butter puff pastry sheet at the center. Score a ½-inch border around the puff pastry using a sharp knife
- Spread the goat cheese mixture evenly inside the border you created. Arrange the vibrant asparagus spears on top, alternating their direction for an appealing presentation
- Brush the asparagus with extra virgin olive oil. If baking immediately, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and flaky sea salt on top. If preparing in advance, cover the tart loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake. Remove the plastic wrap before baking and add the Parmesan cheese and flaky sea salt
- Bake the tart in the preheated oven until the puff pastry turns golden brown and puffy. This usu takes around 30 minutes, but keep an eye on it after 20 minutes to prevent overcooking.
- Allow the tart to rest on the cookie sheet for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a cutting board
- Just before serving, sprinkle freshly ground pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and top it off with shaved Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of finely chopped tarragon leaves.
- Slice and serve the tantalizing Asparagus Goat Cheese and Tarragon Tart, savoring its delightful blend of flavors.the tantalizing
Notes
When preparing the updated version of the Asparagus Goat Cheese and Tarragon Tart, follow these tips for success: choose fresh asparagus, thaw puff pastry, achieve a smooth goat cheese mixture, arrange asparagus creatively, and monitor baking time closely. Enjoy the delightful result!