Ingredients for - Chef John's Asparagus Tart
How to cook deliciously - Chef John's Asparagus Tart
1. Stage
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
2. Stage
Lay puff pastry out on the prepared baking sheet. Fold edges up to create a 1/2-inch wide border. Prick inside base of dough completely with a fork.
3. Stage
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffed, about 10 minutes. Press puffed center down with the back of a fork to deflate.
4. Stage
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until bright green, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain.
5. Stage
Stir mustard, creme fraiche, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl; spread into the bottom of the cooled tart shell. Lay asparagus spears, trimming as necessary to fit the tart shell, in the center of the tart on top of the mustard spread. Brush melted butter over the asparagus and crust and sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the top.
6. Stage
Bake in the oven until pastry is browned and asparagus is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
