Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Tarragon Tart
A light and elegant tart featuring flaky pastry, creamy goat cheese, and fresh asparagus with aromatic tarragon. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a simple yet impressive meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry or tart crust
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Roll out puff pastry and place it into a tart pan or on a baking sheet, trimming edges as needed.
- Prick the base lightly with a fork.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread goat cheese evenly over the pastry base.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cheese.
- Arrange asparagus spears neatly on top.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with tarragon.
- Add Parmesan and lemon zest if using.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the filling is set and the pastry is golden.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Substitute goat cheese with ricotta or feta for variation.
- Add caramelized onions for extra sweetness.
- Include bacon or smoked salmon for a savory twist.
- Use thyme or dill instead of tarragon if preferred.
- Reheat in the oven to maintain crisp pastry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
