Asparagus Tart Recipe

Name: Asparagus Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed; 3 cups water; 1 (9 inch) pastry for single-crust pie; ⅔ cup shredded gruyere or ⅔ cup swiss cheese, divided; ½ cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley; 4 eggs, beaten; ¾ cup fat-free half-and-half; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
3 cups water
1 (9 inch) pastry for single-crust pie
⅔ cup shredded gruyere or ⅔ cup swiss cheese, divided
½ cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 eggs, beaten
¾ cup fat-free half-and-half
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

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["Heat oven to 400* F.", "Cut tips 2"" long from asparagus spears; set aside.", "Cut stem ends into 3/4"" pieces.", "Bring water to boil in small saucepan; add the 3/4"" asparagus pieces.", "Cover and boil 3-4 minutes until tender.", "Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water for 3-4 minutes.", "Drain and pat dry.", "On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into a 13"" circle.", "Press into bottom and up sides of ungreased 11"" tart pan with removable bottom.", "Trim edges.", "Place blanched asparagus, 1/3 cup cheese, and parsley in crust.", "In a small bowl, combine eggs, half-and-half, salt, cayenne, and nutmeg.", "Pour into crust.", "Arrange the 2"" asparagus tips over egg mixture.", "Sprinkle with remaining cheese.", "Place pan on a baking sheet and place in oven.", "Bake at 400* F for 25-30 minutes or until knife tip inserted near center comes out clean.", "Let stand 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 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed, 3 cups water, 1 (9 inch) pastry for single-crust pie, ⅔ cup shredded gruyere or ⅔ cup 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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