Asparagus Tart

METHOD

For the Pastry

1) Blitz the flour, butter and salt in a food processor until it resembles breadcrumbs.

2) Add the cold water a little at a time until the pastry mix forms.

3) Wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes

For the Tart

1) Preheat oven to 170oC/gas 5

2) Roll out the pastry and line a greased 25.5cm (10’’) fluted tart case. Place the pastry into the case, tapping down to ensure that it fits snugly. Chill in the fridge while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

3) Once chilled, line the pastry with baking parchment and fill with either ceramic baking beans or dried pulses, then blind bake the tart case in the preheated oven for 20 minutes at 170oC.

4) Mix all the remaining ingredients together and season well with salt and pepper.

5) After 20 minutes carefully remove the baking beans and parchment, then pour the mixture into the pastry case. Cook at 170oC for a further 45 minutes until golden and slightly firm to the touch.

To Serve
Salad and crème fraiche, ideally eaten straight
away, but this tart will chill well and is just as
delicious cold!