Asparagus & Parmesan Pastries
Celebrate the vibrant flavors of spring with this delightful Asparagus and Mascarpone Tart recipe. A buttery puff pastry base topped with a creamy mascarpone mixture, fresh asparagus spears, and a hint of lemon zest, all baked to golden perfection. Served with a colorful salad tossed in vinaigrette, this dish is a feast for the senses!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp mascarpone
- 40g (or vegetarian alternative), grated Parmesan , plus extra shavings to serve
- 3 tbsp finely chopped basil
- zest ½ lemon
- 375g pack ready-rolled puff pastry , quartered (then cut to the length of the asparagus)
- 350g asparagus spears
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- good handful pretty salad leaves , such as rocket, basil, frisée and little red chard, tossed in vinaigrette
Instructions
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Mix the mascarpone with the Parmesan, basil and lemon zest, then season.
- Lift the pastry onto 2 trays, then score around the edges of each piece to make a thin border. Spread the cheese mixture within the borders.
- Toss the asparagus in the oil, then arrange the bundles on top of the pastry (these can be stacked a bit for height). Bake the pastries for 20-25 mins until golden, then serve warm topped with the dressed salad leaves and a few shavings of Parmesan.
Cook Time
25M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 535 calories
- Fat Content: 39 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 18 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 37 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 4 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 12 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.99 milligram of sodium
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