Easy Asparagus Tart Recipe with Goat Cheese and Mushrooms

GOAT CHEESE AND MUSHROOM ASPARAGUS TART Recipe image

Easy Asparagus Tart Recipe with Goat Cheese and Mushrooms

A delicious and easy to make Goat Cheese and Mushroom Asparagus Tart with Puff Pastry: Goat cheese spread on a buttery puff pastry sheet, topped off with mushrooms and asparagus and baked for perfection. Ready in less than 30 minutes, this easy to make asparagus puff pastry appetizer is perfect for any of your upcoming spring picnic, potluck, and dinner parties.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings - One 10-inch square tart

Calories 601kcal

Author Aysegul Sanford

Ingredients

For The Mushrooms:

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 ounces shiitake mushrooms thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

For The Asparagus Topping:

6 ounces asparagus trimmed and sliced ¼ inch thin (approx. 1 cup)
2 scallions both white and green parts thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove of garlic minced
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

For The Tart:

4 oz. goat cheese at room temperature - divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 sheet of puff pastry 9x9 ½, thawed

Optional Toppings:

Handful of fresh arugula
9 slices Prosciutto

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 425 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Melt butter in a skillet. Add in the mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until they are softened and reduced in size. Season with salt and set aside to cool.
To make the asparagus topping: Gently mix asparagus, scallions, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl.
Reserve 1 tablespoon of the goat cheese and set aside.
Mix the rest of the goat cheese and olive oil in a bowl.
To assemble the tart: Carefully unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Using a roller, roll it into a 10x10 square dough. Transfer it onto the parchment lined sheet.
Spread goat cheese-oil mixture over the puff pastry leaving 1-inch border throughout the sides. Top it off with mushrooms and asparagus mixture making sure that they are evenly distributed throughout the tart.
Brush sides with a little bit of water and fold it onto itself, towards the middle, on all sides.
Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until the sides of the tart turn golden brown.
Let it cool for 5 minutes. Scatter the reserved goat cheese in small chunks all over the tart.
If using, garnish with arugula and prosciutto.
Slice it into smaller pieces and serve while it is still warm.

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Notes

The nutrition values below assumes that you slice this tart into 9 pieces. However, you can cut into 4 squares as well.
Can I make this asparagus appetizer in advance? Yes, you can. However, I recommend getting all the ingredients ready a day before, storing them separately, and assembling it right before you are ready to bake it.
How much time do I need for the frozen puff pastry to thaw? It depends on the brand of puff pastry you are using, but usually, 30-40 minutes on the counter should be more than enough. If it is too soft, feel free to pop it back in the freezer for a few minutes before rolling it out.
What do I do with the leftovers? You can store leftovers in an airtight container for 1 more day. However, as in most recipes made with puff pastry sheets, I think this asparagus tart is the most delicious right after it comes out of the oven.

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