Asparagus and Sweet Onion Tart Recipe

Asparagus And Sweet Onion Tart Recipe

Ingredients

Serves 6-8

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 1 tsp salt
• 12 asparagus spears, ends trimmed
• 2 tbsps. unsalted butter
• 2 cups sliced sweet onions
• 4 oz. goat cheese
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 tsp finely ground white pepper

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
2. Roll out the puff pastry to approximately 1/4-inch thickness to fit into a 10-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom
3. Trim off any excess and save for another use
4. Line the pastry with parchment or aluminum foil and add pie weights (or use dried beans)
5. Bake for 15 minutes, pressing down with a spatula if necessary to keep the pastry from puffing up
6. Remove the pastry but leave the oven on
7. In the meantime, fill a large skillet with water and add 1/2 tsp salt
8. Bring the water to a boil over medium high heat
9. Add the asparagus and cook until bright green and slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes
10. Immediately drain the asparagus and submerge them in ice-cold water
11. Allow the asparagus to cool through, then drain the water and set aside
12. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat
13. Add the onions and cook until softened and just beginning to turn golden, about 10-12 minutes
14. Spread the onions over the bottom of the tart shell
15. Lay the asparagus in a circular arrangement (like the spokes of a wheel) evenly over the onions
16. Crumble the goat cheese over the asparagus
17. Whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, pepper and remaining 1/2 tsp salt in a large mixing bowl and pour into the crust
18. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until set and just beginning to brown
19. Cool slightly before slicing to serve

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