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Artful Spring Vegetable Tart with Puff Pastry

A close-up of a slice of Spring vegetable tart featuring bright green asparagus spears and peas baked into a creamy filling.
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Create a beautiful, centerpiece spring vegetable tart using puff pastry, asparagus, and peas for a simple yet impressive vegetarian dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Gently unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet onto the prepared baking sheet. Score a 1-inch border around the edges of the pastry using a knife, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, salt, and pepper until combined. Spread this mixture evenly inside the scored border of the pastry.
  4. Arrange the asparagus pieces, peas, and red onion slices artfully over the ricotta base. Press them lightly into the cheese mixture.
  5. Sprinkle the fresh thyme leaves over the vegetables.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the vegetables are tender.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the tart cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a more defined geometric look, arrange the asparagus spears parallel to each other before baking.
  • You can substitute other spring vegetables like thinly sliced radishes or snap peas.
  • Brush the pastry edges with a little extra egg wash before baking for a deeper golden color.

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