Cheese and Asparagus Targ
This cheese and asparagus tart features a flaky puff pastry crust topped with a creamy cheese filling and fresh asparagus. It’s easy to assemble and bakes up beautifully golden.
Servings: 9 servings
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 8 ounces goat cheese or cream cheese; softened
- 2 large eggs divided
- zest from 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded Gruyère cheese or Fontina
- 1 bunch asparagus ends trimmed, about 1 pound
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry just enough to smooth the edges. Transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
- Using a sharp knife, score a 1-inch border around the edges of the pastry without cutting all the way through. Prick the center area all over with a fork to keep it from puffing up too much while baking.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the goat cheese, one egg (save the other egg for later), lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Fold in the shredded cheese.
- Spread the goat cheese mixture evenly over the center of the pastry, staying within the scored border. Arrange the asparagus spears over the top in a single layer. Line them up neatly or alternate the direction for a bit of visual flair.
- Whisk the extra egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush it along the pastry border. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden and the asparagus is tender.
- Let the tart rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Finish with a bit of lemon zest, red pepper flakes, or a dusting of Parmesan if you want to add a little extra something.
Notes
- Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed but still cold when working with it to prevent sticking or tearing.
- If your asparagus spears are thick, peel the lower portion.
- For a golden crust, use an egg wash, or swap in melted butter or heavy cream if needed.
- This tart can be served at room temperature or warmed up.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg
