Description

This Asparagus Goat Cheese Tart features a crisp sourdough crust layered with a creamy goat cheese and ricotta filling, topped with bright spring asparagus spears. Ideal for brunch, it balances tangy, savory, and fresh flavors, making it perfect for gatherings, Easter brunch, or a light dinner. With simple ingredients and easy steps—from preparing and blind baking the crust to assembling and baking the filled tart—this recipe yields a beautiful centerpiece. Serve it warm or at room temperature with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and fresh herbs for an elegant springtime dish.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup active sourdough starter

1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

1 tablespoon olive oil

pinch of sea salt

2–4 tablespoons cold water

6 ounces soft goat cheese, room temperature

1/2 cup ricotta or crema fraiche

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon lemon zest

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and blanched

1 tablespoon olive oil

optional: 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan

optional: drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze

fresh thyme leaves or chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

1. In a bowl combine flour and salt, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

2. Add sourdough starter and olive oil, mix gently, then add cold water until dough comes together.

3. Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.

4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

5. Roll out chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness and fit into tart pan, prick base with a fork.

6. Line crust with parchment, add baking weights, and blind bake for 12 minutes.

7. Remove weights and bake 5 more minutes until lightly golden, then cool slightly.

8. Whisk goat cheese, ricotta, eggs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth and spread over prebaked crust.

9. Toss asparagus with olive oil and salt, arrange over cheese filling.

10. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until filling is set and edges are golden.

11. Cool tart for 10 minutes, then garnish with thyme or chives and optional honey or balsamic glaze before serving.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: brunch
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice

Keywords: asparagus goat cheese tart, asparagus brunch dish, cheesy asparagus tart dish, sourdough tart recipe, spring brunch recipe, goat cheese tart, asparagus tart, savory tart, weekend brunch