The flakiest puff pastry, a simple garlic spread, goat cheese, parmesan cheese and asparagus, Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart is a quick and easy appetizer and loaded with spring flavors.
The more I menu plan, the more I realize that I am an appetizer and dessert girl. Those two courses are my favorite to prep for and when a holiday weekend rolls around, there is a lot of meal prep happening over here. Simple, fresh and loaded with spring flavors, Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart is the perfect way to start a meal.
We love our long weekends and this Memorial Day Weekend is giving me a glimpse into the slower days, more outdoor playing and healthy snack trays for lunch...these are my favorite things! We are fully taking advantage of our patio and enjoying eating a lot of our meals outdoors. We are preparing a lot of salads, grilling fresh veggies and really enjoying a simpiler way of eating. All the flavors of this Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart goes right along with our spring eating.
PrintAsparagus and Goat Cheese Tart
Ingredients
- 1 Sheet Frozen Puff Pastry, thawed (I love Dufour)
- ¾lb Asparagus
- 2 garlic cloves, Chopped
- ½ tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Goat Cheese, Crumbles
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, Shredded
- Sea Salt, Course (garnish)
- Pepper (garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet into a 9x13 inch rectangle on the baking sheet and gently score the puff pastry sheet all over, using a fork
- Using a mortar and pistol, mash the garlic with salt until it makes a paste
- Add in the 1 tbsp of olive oil to the garlic
- Spread the garlic and olive oil mixture over the puff pastry sheet leaving a 2 inch edge around the puff pastry sheet
- Sprinkle the goat cheese and parmesan cheese on top of the garlic spread
- Trim the asparagus spears to fit inside the puff pastry sheet
- Place the asparagus in a single layer over the cheese and drizzle olive oil over the asparagus and sprinkle with course sea salt and pepper
- Fold the edges of the puff pastry over to create a frame around the asparagus
- Brush *egg wash over the puff pastry edges to create a golden color
- Bake the Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart for approx. 25 minutes or until the puff pastry is a golden brown color
Notes
- *Leave frozen puff pastry in the refrigerator overnight and it will be ready to use
- *Egg Wash: 1 egg and 1 tsp of water
- whisk and brush onto puff pastry using a pastry brush
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
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