A delightful asparagus cream cheese tart, perfect for entertaining during the holiday season. Made with puff pastry and topped with roasted asparagus, this dish is a hit for gatherings.
1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2: Lay sheets of puff pastry on a sheet pan, layering each sheet with olive oil, spreading with a brush.
3: Pierce the pastry lightly with a fork.
4: Place in the oven for 7-10 minutes or until baked.
5: Prep asparagus by rinsing and cutting off woody ends, lay on new baking sheet.
6: Drizzle asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle with salt lightly.
7: Once puff pastry is out from the oven, set aside to cool and swap with asparagus in oven.
8: Roast asparagus at the same temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
9: Pull asparagus from oven and set aside.
10: Spread creamy cheese generously over the baked puff pastry crust.
11: Top with asparagus.
12: Place back in the oven for about another 10 minutes or until bubbly.
13: Finish with freshly zested lemon and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
14: Cut into slices and arrange on a platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.
