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Asparagus & Ricotta Tart

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet flaky puff pastry
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 200 g ricotta
  • 4 Tbsp Parmesan grated
  • ½ lemon zested & juiced
  • 8-10 purple or green asparagus spears trimmed & cut in half lengthways

To Serve

  • pinch chilli flakes
  • sprinly grated Parmesan

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C bake (200°C fan bake). Line baking tray with baking paper.
  • Gently unroll pastry onto a lined oven tray. Use a sharp knife to lightly score around the border of pastry 1cm from the edge (not cutting all the way through). Using a fork, prick pastry in a few places inside the border. Brush the border area with a little of the beaten egg.
  • Place the remaining egg into a bowl with the ricotta, Parmesan, lemon juice and zest. Season with salt and pepper and mix well to combine.
  • Spread the ricotta mixture over the pastry sheet, staying within the marked border. Cut asparagus spears in half and arrange them on top.
  • Bake on middle-upper oven rack for about 10-15 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
  • Sprinkle with the chilli flakes and extra Parmesan. Slice and serve.