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Crispy Asparagus and Creamy Goat Cheese Tart

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A quick and easy tart featuring a flaky puff pastry crust, creamy goat cheese filling, and tender-crisp asparagus, perfect for spring gatherings and casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry (about 8 oz / 230 g), thawed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 oz (115 g) goat cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream or full-fat crème fraîche
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 12–15 spears), trimmed and blanched
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting asparagus tips)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for finishing

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Trim tough ends off asparagus spears (about 1-2 inches). Bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil. Blanch asparagus for 2 minutes until bright green and just tender. Transfer immediately to an ice bath to stop cooking. Pat dry.
  3. Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 10×10 inches (25×25 cm). Transfer to lined baking sheet. Score a 1-inch border around edges without cutting through. Prick center inside border with a fork.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together softened goat cheese, heavy cream, eggs, lemon zest, and thyme until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Spread filling evenly inside scored border on pastry. Arrange blanched asparagus spears on top in a single layer with tips pointing the same direction. Drizzle with olive oil and crack black pepper over tart.
  6. Bake tart for 20-25 minutes until pastry is golden and crisp and filling is set but slightly jiggly.
  7. Optional: Sprinkle flaky sea salt over asparagus after baking. Let tart cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

If pastry edges brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. Let tart cool slightly before slicing for neater pieces. Blanch asparagus and use ice bath to keep spears tender-crisp and vibrant green. Scoring the pastry border prevents puffing and keeps edges crisp. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients as suggested.

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