Asparagus & Mushroom Window Panes
- 1/2 lb thin asparagus
- 2 Tlbs unsalted butter
- 4 ozs sliced shitake mushrooms cut into 1/4 in julienne strips
- 1/4 tsp dried tarragon
- 3/4 tsp grated lemon zest
- Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1/4 c creme fraiche
- 1/4 c grated Gruyere cheese
- Fresh tarragon sprigs for garni
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees with rack in center of oven
- Trim asparagus tips on the diagonal - place in medium bowl
- Preheat skillet, melt butter then add mushrooms, stir til brown for 4 mins. Add to bowl with mushrooms. Add tarragon, zest, 1/2 tsp of salt, pepper and mix well. Cool mix, stir in creme fraiche and gruyere. (Filling can be prepared ahead of time)
- Roll out puff pastry on floured surface and flatten seams. Cut sheet into four equal squares. With sharp knife, lightly SCORE a 3/4 inch border around the inside of each square. Do Not Cut All The Way Thru Pastry. Transfer squares to baking sheet.
- Divide asparagus mixture within borders of each square. Bake approx 20 mins until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh tarragon if desired.
thin asparagus, butter, shitake mushrooms, tarragon, lemon zest, kosher salt, pastry, creme fraiche, gruyere cheese, tarragon sprigs
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/asparagus-mushroom-window-panes-50013601 (may not work)