Asparagus Goat Cheese Tart with Tarragon

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   On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into a 16-inch square and fit into an 11-inch tart pan with a removable fluted rim.

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   Roll a rolling pin over top of tart to trim pastry flush with top of rim.

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   Chill pastry shell while making filling.

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   Preheat oven to 425F.

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   with a baking sheet on lowest rack.

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   In a small skillet, cook scallions in butter with salt to taste over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute, and cool.

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   In a steamer set over boiling water, arrange asparagus slices and top with reserved tips.

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   Steam asparagus, covered, until crisp-tender, about 2 to 3 minutes, and drain well, reserving tips separately.

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   In a blender, blend eggs, goat cheese, milk, and salt with pepper to taste.

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    Add tarragon and pulse custard to combine.

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    Spread scallions and asparagus slices in pastry shell and arrange reserved tips decoratively on top.

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    Pour custard slowly over vegetables.

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    Bake tart in pan on heated baking sheet in oven 15 minutes.

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    Reduce temperature to 375F.

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    and bake tart until set, about 8 minutes.

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    Transfer tart in pan to a rack.

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    Remove rim of pan and serve tart warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.