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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A simple to prepare and lovely to look at asparagus tart, perfect for an Easter brunch or any time! Posting for safe keeping! Source: Canadian Living Magazine Ingredients:
2 lbs asparagus, trimmed |
1 (450 g) package puff pastry, all-butter, thawed |
2 tablespoons dijon mustard |
1 1/2 cups gruyere cheese, shredded |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground |
1 egg |
1 tablespoon milk |
Directions:
1. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or grease well.
2. Steam asparagus in a steamer or on a rack in a skillet until tender-crisp, takes about 3 minutes.
3. Immediately remove from pan and chill in cold water to stop cooking; pat dry and set aside.
4. Roll out each pastry sheet to fit the baking sheet, place on prepared pans.
5. Spread evenly with mustard, leaving 1 inch border around the edges.
6. Arrange asparagus, side by side and alternating ends, on the mustard; sprinkle with cheese and pepper.
7. In a small bowl, beat egg with milk; lightly brush over the pastry border.
8. Bake in oven, rotating pans halfway through, until puffed and golden. Cheese should be bubbly in about 18 minutes.
9. To serve: cut each tart into 6 pieces, serve warm or cold.
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