Description
A delicious and elegant Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart perfect for a spring brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1 cup goat cheese, softened
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry and place it in a tart pan.
- In a bowl, mix the goat cheese, eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the pastry.
- Arrange the asparagus on top of the cheese mixture.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden and the filling is set.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, ensure the puff pastry is made without animal products.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach.
- This tart can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg