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Asparagus Tart Recipe

French classic asparagus tart dish in the comfort of your own home. This dish is perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine French
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 335kcal

Equipment

  • Tart pan

Ingredients

Homemade Crust

  • 1 ½ Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter
  • ½ Tsp. Salt We used kosher salt
  • 1 Egg
  • 3 Tbsp. Water

Tart Filling

  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 Tsp. Kosher Salt
  • ½ Tsp. Ground Black Pepper
  • ¼ Tsp. Nutmeg
  • 4 Large Fresh Asparagus
  • ½ Cup Roast Deli Beef

Instructions

  • To prepare the homemade tart, in a stand mixer with using palette, combine all the ingredients for 10 minutes. 
    Roll out the dough in a metal tart mold then blind bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Then remove the pastry, use a fork to punch a few holes and return to the oven to bake (without the pie weights) for an additional 5 minutes. 
    For the asparagus, cut the woody ends then blanch for about 45 seconds and immediately transfer them to an ice bath. Slicing the asparagus is optional. 
    Step by step guide 1-6 - Asparagus Tart
  • Next, in a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, ground pepper, and nutmeg.  
    Pour the egg mixture in the pie, then add the blanched asparagus and topped with roasted deli beef.
    Bake for 25 minutes and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
    Step by step guide - Asparagus Tart

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Notes

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Calories are estimated per serving. 

Nutrition

Serving: 8Servings | Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 13mg