Cheese and Asparagus Tart – Recipe and Preparation

Cheese and Asparagus Tart – Recipe and Preparation

Cheese and Asparagus Tart is a delicious and nutritious dish, featuring fresh ingredients and rich flavors. It's simple to prepare, taking about 20 minutes for preparation and 50 minutes for cooking. Below are the ingredients for six servings and step-by-step instructions. We hope you enjoy this delightful tart.

Ingredients for Cheese and Asparagus Tart:

 

For the dough:

• 150 grams of all-purpose flour.
• 100 grams of butter, cut into cubes.
• 100 grams of grated cheddar cheese.
• 3 tablespoons of cold water.

For the filling:

• 5 eggs.
• 175 ml of milk.
• 100 grams of grated cheddar cheese.
• 300 grams of fresh asparagus, cleaned and cut into slices.
• 1 tablespoon of butter (for greasing the pan).
• 1 tablespoon of flour (for dusting the pan).

How to Prepare Cheese and Asparagus Tart:

Preparing the dough:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour with the cubed butter, and use your fingers to rub the ingredients together until well mixed.
2. Add the grated cheddar and cold water, mixing until the dough comes together.
3. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for about 1 hour.
4. Grease a tart pan with butter, and lightly dust it with flour.
5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and place it in the tart pan, pressing it into the bottom and sides. Cover the dough with parchment paper.
6. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F), and bake the tart shell for 15 minutes.
7. Remove the parchment paper and return the tart shell to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until fully baked.

Preparing the filling:

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth, then add the milk and whisk again until well combined.
2. Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the baked tart shell, then pour the egg and milk mixture on top.
3. Arrange the asparagus slices evenly over the filling.
4. Bake the tart in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden.
5. Remove the tart from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving.

Serving the Tart:

Your Cheese and Asparagus Tart is now ready to serve! Present it to your family or guests, and enjoy its delicious flavor and nutritional value. Bon Appétit!