Asparagus & Goat Cheese Tart
I made this Asparagus & Goat Cheese Tart because, to me, nothing says “spring” like beautiful fresh asparagus.
The best way to store asparagus is to trim the bottoms off of the stems then place them in a glass of water, just like you’d do with a bouquet of flowers. Place the glass in the refrigerator if you have room. Since I was using mine within a day I just kept them on the kitchen counter.
This tart is super easy to make and looks very elegant on the table. The whole thing comes together quickly and bakes in a matter of minutes.
The base of the tart is a buttery, flaky pie crust. My recipe for pie crust is easy to make and very easy to handle. If you have a favorite recipe of course you can use that, or use a store-bought crust if that’s your preference.
I baked this tart in a beautiful rectangular tart pan. I like the way the asparagus tips look all lined up in the pan. I laid the spears out with the tips alternating to either side to fit as many in the pan as possible. I used the bottoms of the spears to make Asparagus Soup. Waste not, want not!
Try to get thin and tender spears for this dish so they can cook through while the tart bakes. If the spears you use are very thick you might want to briefly steam them to get them partially cooked before putting them on the tart.
The balsamic glaze adds a sweet richness at the end and works well with the earthy goat cheese filling.
This Asparagus & Goat Cheese Tart would be the perfect starter for a springtime dinner party. It could also be served as a light lunch, or for brunch with a couple of poached eggs on the side and maybe a few prosciutto crisps. Serve it warm or at room temperature.
Asparagus & Goat Cheese Tart
Ingredients
- 1/2 recipe Perfect Pie Crust
Filling
- 6 oz soft goat cheese (room temperature)
- 2 oz heavy cream (¼ cup)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
Assembly
- 1 lb Asparagus Spears (trimmed to fit your tart pan )
balsamic glaze
- 4 oz balsamic vinegar (½ cup)
Instructions
- Roll the dough to ⅛" thick to fit the proportions of your removeable bottom tart pan. Reserve dough scraps to repair cracks in the baked tart shell. Rest the tart shell in the refrigerator for 1/2 hour before baking.
- Preheat the oven to 375 °F. Prick the bottom of the tart shell a few times with a fork. Bake the tart shell until the dough is baked and just beginning to brown.
- Remove the tart shell from the oven and reduce the temperature by 25°F. If any cracks have formed in the tart shell use the dough scraps to fill them in.
Filling
- Soften 6 oz soft goat cheese to a smooth paste with a spatula or the paddle on your mixer. Add 2 oz heavy cream and mix to a smooth paste. Add 2 large eggs and whisk until the mixture resembles pancake batter. Add ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon black pepper and ½ teaspoon lemon zest. Adjust the seasoning to your taste. Pour the filling into the pre-baked tart shell.
- Arrange1 lb Asparagus Spears in an attractive pattern on the filling, don't push them into the filling.
- Bake until the filling is set and the asparagus is beginning to brown, about 10-15 min. If the top of the tart looks pale, run it under the broiler for a minute to brown.
Glaze
- While the tart is baking, simmer 4 oz balsamic vinegar in a non-stick pan until it's reduced to a thick syrup. Drizzle the glaze over the tart. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Equipment
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This looks absolutely divine! I love asparagus and goat’s cheese, it’s the perfect combination, and these photos are stunning Eileen! That tart looks like it could pop off the page and onto my plate!
Thanks, Michelle!
Asparagus is SO good when it’s in season. And your tart is just gorgeous—goat cheese and asparagus are a perfect combo!
Thanks, Liz!
I love asparagus so any excuse and such a lovely looking tart is this is definitely a good one!
Thanks, Caroline.
So pretty!
Thanks, Cindy
I’d sub the asparagus with beans and eat the whole pan! Looks delicious.
Mmm, beans would be good too.
The crust is flaky perfection! I bet that balsamic drizzle is fabulous.
Thanks, Laura.
I would have to say asparagus is my favorite spring veggies and I love the way you used it!
Thanks, Amy.
I’m a big fan of asparagus and this tart looks amazing! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks, Maria
This looks wonderful! Such a great combo of flavors!
Thanks, Sarah.
Two of my favorite things, asparagus and goat cheese! What a wonderful recipe.
Thanks, Tracy.
This is a perfect combination of flavors- I love goat cheese and the tang of the balsamic- the tart is beautiful- i love that pan!
Thanks, Barrie.
Oh my goodness. This tart is beautiful. Would certainly take center stage on any table. Love that you included a blink to that tart pan.
Love asparagus…it makes me think of spring too. I am going to bake this for Mother’s day I think. Thanks for the great recipe.
Thanks, Lisa. I just love the way the spears line up in the rectangular pan. I hope your enjoy the tart if you make it.
Thank you, Eileen. As an asparagus fan I appreciate your introducing me as to how to keep the veggies fresh…Looking forward to a Sunday Supper where I can (do my best) to replicate this gorgeous tart =)
Thanks! I’m sure you’ll do my recipe quite proud if you make it.
Oh man, this tart is stunning!
Thanks, Constance.
This is just AMAZING! I want this on my table now. I need to make this while the asparagus is in season!
Thanks, Renee. I hope you like it.
Okay, I’m sold. This is completely delicious looking. Gorgeous photos. It looks just perfect. YES!
Thanks, Kimberlie. The baking definitely comes easier than the photography does, for me.