Spring Asparagus Tart
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (a 9 1/2- by 9-inch sheet from a 17.3-ounce package)
- 1 cup mascarpone
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 lemon, zest finely grated (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 pound pencil asparagus, woody bottoms trimmed off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Lightly dressed greens, for serving
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour the work surface and roll out the puff pastry to a 9- by 12-inch even rectangle.
- Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Combine the mascarpone, 1 1/4 teaspoons of the salt, the flour, egg and lemon zest, and then fold in the chives and tarragon.
- Spread over the puff pastry, leaving a 3/4-inch border.
- Make small cuts around the border about 1 inch apart with the tip of a paring knife.
- Toss the asparagus with the olive oil in a bowl.
- Lay half of the asparagus in a neat row across the surface of the tart so the tips meet the edge.
- Do the same in the opposite direction with the remaining asparagus.
- Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper.
- Bake until the border of the tart is deep golden and puffed and the top is lightly spotted golden brown, about 25 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes and serve.
- Serve with lightly dressed greens.
flour, pastry, mascarpone, kosher salt, egg, lemon, fresh chives, tarragon, pencil, olive oil, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/spring-asparagus-tart-recipe.html (may not work)