ASPARAGUS, HORSERADISH AND PARMESAN TART

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I got this from BBC food, while trying to get inspired for ZWT, Britain/Ireland recipes. The credit goes tp British Asparagus It sounds fabulous. I think I will make it this weekend, as it seems to be a relatively quick dish.

Provided by conniecooks

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb asparagus
13 1/4 ounces puff pastry, thawed (frozen ready made)
1 beaten egg, for brushing
8 ounces creme fraiche
4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
2 tablespoons horseradish (extra strong)
1/2 cup whipping cream
salt & pepper
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

Steps:

  • Clean and trim tough ends on asparagus.
  • Take pastry from fridge 10 minutes before using.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Unroll Pastry and place on baking sheet.
  • With a sharp knife point score a line around the pastry about a half inch from the edge. Do not cut all the way through.
  • Lightly prick inside the rectangle with a fork and brush the edges with a little beaten egg.
  • Lay the Asparagus in a neat line with all the tips facing the same way, inside the border of the pastry.
  • Mix together creme fraiche, egg yolks, chives, horseradish and cream.
  • Season with salt & pepper and spread over the the asparagus.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Bake 30 - 40 minutes in preheated oven or until golden. If it starts to brown too much, turn oven down to 375°F.
  • Serve with a tomato, basil, and dark green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 922.9, Fat 74.1, SaturatedFat 31.3, Cholesterol 362.3, Sodium 369.2, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 16.4

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