Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart
- Flaky Tart Pastry
- 1/2 pound soft goat cheese
- 10 pencil-thin asparagus stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small roasted red pepper, cut into thin strips
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 large egg yolk mixed with 1/2 teaspoon water
- 3 prosciutto slices, torn into pieces
- Preheat the oven to 450.
- On a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper, roll out the Flaky Tart Pastry to a 13-inch round.
- Transfer the pastry and parchment to a baking sheet.
- Spread the goat cheese on the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Toss the asparagus with the oil and arrange on the tart with the pepper strips; season with salt and pepper.
- Fold the edge of the pastry over onto the topping and brush the rim with the egg wash. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden.
- Let cool slightly, then scatter the prosciutto on top and serve.
pastry, goat cheese, stalks, olive oil, red pepper, salt, egg yolk
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/asparagus-and-goat-cheese-tart (may not work)