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Asparagus goat cheese puff pastry tart on a baking sheet garnished with chive flowers and honey.
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Asparagus Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Tart

This asparagus goat cheese puff pastry tart is spring on a plate. It’s the kind of recipe you whip up when you want to impress with minimal effort. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light meal with a glass of wine.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Seasonal
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Luay Ghafari
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 4 oz Goat cheese - 113 gram block
  • 3 tbsp Heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp Fresh chives (finely chopped)
  • 1 Sheet of puff pastry
  • ½ lb Asparagus spears (bottoms trimmed)
  • 1 Egg (beaten)
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds - Black, white or a combination

Garnish

  • Flaky salt, chopped chives, chive flowers and honey

Instructions

  • Cheese Mixture. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, mix together 4 oz Goat cheese, 3 tbsp Heavy cream, 1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves, and 1 tsp Fresh chives (finely chopped) until smooth and well-combined.
  • Prepare the puff. Unroll 1 Sheet of puff pastry onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or sheet pan. Using a sharp knife, score a ½ to 1-inch border around the edges. Be careful not to cut all the way through. Then, use a fork to gently prick the interior of the pastry to prevent it from puffing too much.
  • Spread cheese. Spread the goat cheese mixture evenly inside the border.
  • Lay down asparagus. Arrange about ½ lb Asparagus spears (bottoms trimmed) tightly in a single layer over the cheese.
  • Egg wash. Brush the edges of the pastry with 1 Egg (beaten) and sprinkle with 1 tbsp Sesame seeds.
  • Bake. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
  • Garnish. Let it cool slightly, then garnish with Flaky salt, chopped chives, chive flowers and honey before serving.

Notes

Refer to the post above for step-by-step recipe photos. 
Ingredient Notes:
  • Fresh Asparagus:  Asparagus is available year-round, but do try this recipe in early spring when local asparagus is in season. Choose thin stalks and make sure to trim off the tough ends.
  • Store-Bought Puff Pastry: Frozen rolls of puff pastry are available at most grocery stores. Some places only sell blocks of puff pastry. If you only have access to those, defrost completely and then roll out to your desired shape.
  • Creamy cheese: The goal here is to get a soft, creamy bed for your asparagus to lie in. I like goat cheese, but you can totally use a creamy feta, cream cheese, or Boursin cheese.
  • Fresh herbs. I am using fresh chives and thyme from my garden. If you have access to chive flowers, use those as a garnish! 

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 982IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 4mg