Savory Asparagus Tart

recipe

• Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 200°C. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. After washing the asparagus, trim off the ends.
• Step 2
  Add the asparagus to the pot of boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.
• Step 3
  While the asparagus are cooking, unroll the puff pastry onto a baking sheet and poke a few holes using a fork. Bake for 5 minutes at 200°C.
• Step 4
  In a bowl, mix together the goat cheese, heavy cream, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt & pepper.
• Step 5
  Remove the puff pastry from the oven and delicately spread the goat cheese mixture onto the surface.
• Step 6
  Lay the asparagus on top of the goat cheese mixture. Please note: If they're very thick, cut in half lengthwise before placing on the tart.
• Step 7
  Add salt, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil on top of the tart and bake at 200°C for 15 minutes.
• Step 8
  In a small bowl, mix the pesto with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and set aside.
• Step 9
  Remove the tart from the oven when it's golden brown. Drizzle the pesto mixture on the tart right before serving. Enjoy!