Puff Pastry Tart with Asparagus

You're going to love this asparagus puff pastry tart with prosciutto and a whipped goat cheese with ricotta base. It's perfect for serving as an appetizer or a side.

Prep:
10
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Cook:
25
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TOtal:
35
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servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 7 oz goat cheese (room temperature)
  • 4 oz ricotta cheese (room temperature)
  • zest from 1 lemon (divided)
  • 3/4 lb fresh asparagus (tough ends trimmed, thinner stalks work best)
  • 2 tsps extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed in the fridge overnight
  • 2 slices prosciutto (thinly sliced, torn)
  • hot honey (for drizzling, optional)
  • freshly grated parmesan (for topping, optional)
  • 1 sprig fresh mint (chiffonade, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
  2. In a food processor, combine the goat cheese, ricotta and half of the zest from one lemon. Process on high until completely smooth. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper.
  4. Lightly flour a work surface area and place a piece of parchment paper down. Unroll the puff pastry into a large rectangle (about 10 by 16-inches) onto the parchment and transfer to the baking sheet. Use a knife to run a 1-inch border around the edges, being careful not to pierce all the way through. Use a fork to poke holes throughout the center of the tart all over. This helps prevent bubbling while baking.
  5. Using a spatula or butter knife spread the whipped goat cheese all over the center of the tart. You will have leftovers (see notes).
  6. Scatter the asparagus onto the tart, going in different directions. You can use an egg wash around the edges of the puff pastry to brown them more if you'd like. If you want to fold the edges over, you can do that as well.
  7. Transfer to the oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until the sides are golden and browned. 
  8. Remove the tart and top with prosciutto, a drizzle of honey, parmesan cheese and fresh mint.
  9. Let the tart cool just slightly and then slice into squares and enjoy!