ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM TARTS

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Provided by Betty Rosbottom

Categories     Milk/Cream     Cheese     Mushroom     Appetizer     Bake     Sauté     Easter     Dinner     Asparagus     Spring     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 17.3-ounce package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
12 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, divided
1 pound slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
1/2 cup crème fraîche*
1/2 cup (packed) coarsely grated Gruyère cheese (about 2 ounces)
Fresh thyme sprigs (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Roll out each pastry sheet on work surface to 10-inch square. Cut each into 4 squares. Using small knife, score 1/2-inch border (do not cut through pastry) around inside edges of each square. Arrange squares on 2 rimmed baking sheets. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Sauté until tender and lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to large bowl; cool 15 minutes. Add asparagus, chopped thyme, lemon peel, 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to mushrooms. Mix in crème fraîche and cheese. DO AHEAD: Filling can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
  • Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 400°F. Mound filling atop pastry squares, leaving 1/2-inch plain border.
  • Bake tarts 12 minutes. Reverse sheets. Continue to bake tarts until crusts are puffed and golden and filling is cooked through, about 10 minutes longer. Transfer to plates; garnish with thyme sprigs.
  • Sold at most supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

Juja Sunel
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I loved these tarts. The mushrooms and cheese really balanced out the flavor of the asparagus.


Sana Waseer
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These tarts are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and impressive.


Yara Micheal
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I've made these tarts several times and they're always a hit. They're so versatile, I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Chet Bahadur Sinjali
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I made these tarts for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Shezad G
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These tarts were a big hit with my family. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Nothando Ndlovu
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I thought these tarts were just okay. The filling was a bit dry and the pastry was a bit tough.


Adesewa Ajoke
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These tarts were absolutely delicious! The asparagus and mushrooms were cooked to perfection, and the pastry was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making these again.


Asiimwe Isaac
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The tarts were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would have drained the mushrooms more thoroughly before adding them to the filling.


vlDXPRESSIONlv
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tarts turned out perfectly. They were so flaky and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Karki Pramesh
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These tarts were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had added more herbs and spices to the filling.


Limon Pk
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These tarts were easy to make and so delicious. I used a mix of white and brown mushrooms, and I added a bit of thyme to the filling. They were perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Mahdi saleman Mahdi.saleman
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I loved these tarts. The mushrooms and cheese really balanced out the flavor of the asparagus.


Ebuka Ekeneme
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These tarts were delicious! I used a store-bought puff pastry dough to save time, and they still turned out great.


aleyomi temidayo
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I made these tarts for a brunch and they were a big success. Everyone loved them! The asparagus and mushrooms were perfectly cooked and the pastry was flaky and buttery.


Bts Cherry
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These asparagus and mushroom tarts were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the tarts were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again.