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Asparagus Lemon Tartlete

28 Aprby Amy6

Prep Time: 45m
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Total Time: 1h
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Nut free

 Celebrate Spring with this easy and delicious Asparagus Lemon Tartlete Recipe.  A butter crunchy crust with a creamy fresh lemon filling topped  off with fresh spears of asparagus.

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Asparagus Lemon Tartletes

I love recipes that are easy to pull together, taste delicious and you just know your family will love. This Asparagus Lemon Tartlete recipe is all those things and the perfect way to use those spring asparagus spears. When I started my first vegetable garden, I chose to spot based on where the previous owners had put in asparagus.  I had never seen what asparagus looks like growing in a garden. Now you probably think… it looks like asparagus, duh.  Yes, you would be right, but once spring has passed asparagus the old rule of thumb is to harvest until the diameter of the spear decreases to the size of a pencil. Then it is time to stop harvesting and let them grow, gaining strength for next spring. Which means it grows to a 4-5’ tall and is this ferny looking grass. Appearing nothing like the asparagus you see in the grocery store.  Why in the world am I telling you this?  Its asparagus season, and it is the best time of year to eat the stuff, asparagus is on of my favorite veggies, and this time of year it is tender and packed full of flavor. These little tarts are the perfect way to use the healthy delicious veggie.  Served with a salad out on the patio, to enjoy the beautiful spring weather is a great way to bring the family together.  You can make the crust a few days before or freeze it up to a month in advance, cutting down on prep work on the day you plan on serving.

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Asparagus Lemon Tartlete
Author: Amy Stafford via Sweet Paul
Prep time: 45 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 1 hour
Serves: 8
Celebrate Spring with this easy and delicious Asparagus Lemon Tartlete Recipe. A butter crunchy crust with a creamy fresh lemon filling topped off with fresh spears of asparagus.
Ingredients
  • [br][b][b]Pate Brisee:[/b][/b] complete post with how to video click ([url href=”https://ahealthylifeforme.com/2013/09/23/pate-brisee-for-pies-tarts-and-hand-pies/” title=”Pate Brisee for Pies, Tarts and Hand Pies”]here[/url])
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • ¼ to ½ cup ice cold water
  • [br][b]Filling[/b]
  • 2 cups fresh ricotta
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese+ more, to sprinkle
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • 6 spears pencil asparagus, cut into thirds
  • olive oil, to drizzle
Instructions
[br][b]Pate Brisee:[/b]
  1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, sugar and salt; pulse to combine.
  2. Add butter, and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some larger pieces remaining, about 10 seconds.
  3. With machine running, add ice water through feed tube in a slow, steady stream, just until dough holds together without being wet or sticky.
  4. Do not process more than 30 seconds.
  5. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead into a disc.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  8. Remove pastry from the fridge and roll out.
  9. Cut the dough into circles sized to fit individual tart pans.
  10. Line the pans with the dough and prick the bottoms.
  11. Bake for 5 minutes.
[br][b]Filling:[/b]
  1. To make the filling, place the ricotta, cream, eggs, and lemon zest in a bowl and whisk together.
  2. Add the Parmesan and combine.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Remove the tart shells from the oven and divide the custard filling between them.
  5. Top with the asparagus.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes until set.
  7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with Parmesan.
  8. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil.
3.5.3208

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Comments

  1. CW says

    August 6, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    These look delicious, and would like to try….but, would first like to know what size “individual tart pans” were used for this recipe? (Apologies in advance if I missed where it says!) Thanks!

    Reply
    • Amy Stafford says

      August 6, 2014 at 4:25 pm

      Hi CW, I used 4 1/2″ mini tart pans. Hope you enjoy the recipe. xx Amy

      Reply
  2. MT says

    March 16, 2015 at 11:32 am

    Is there any substitute for actually making the pastry that you would recommend? I would love to try this, but know I would butcher the “Pate Brisee”… Thanks!

    Reply
    • Amy Stafford says

      March 16, 2015 at 8:28 pm

      MT, you could buy pre made pie dough in the refrigerter section in the grocery store. You should try the Pate Brisee, it is not as complicated as it sounds. I have a video showing you how to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCwAIgbHTb8 Hope this helps.

      Reply
  3. Catherine says

    March 4, 2016 at 11:28 am

    Dear Amy, These little tartlets look wonderful! Such an elegant idea for breakfast of lunch. xo, Catherine

    Reply
    • Amy says

      March 5, 2016 at 7:28 am

      Thank you Catherine. They are as tasty as they are pretty. Perfect way to highlight the spring asparagus.

      Reply

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