Asparagus Tart Recipe

Name: Asparagus Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; 3 cups water; Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches); 2/3 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided; 1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup half-and-half cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
3 cups water
Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
2/3 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided
1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1
Cut 2 in. from the top of each asparagus spear; set tops aside. Cut stem ends into 3/4-in. pieces. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the 3/4-in. asparagus pieces; cover and boil for 3-4 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into a 13-in. circle. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom; trim edges. Place the blanched asparagus, 1/3 cup cheese and parsley in crust.
3
In a small bowl, combine the eggs, cream, salt, cayenne and nutmeg; pour into crust. Arrange asparagus tops over egg mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
4
Place pan on a
5
. Bake at 400u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed, 3 cups water, Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches), 2/3 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Asparagus Tart

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