Tart with green asparagus and gruyère

Method

1. 1

   Preheating the oven

2. 2

   Start the preparation by turning on your oven at 180°C (th.6). A well-heated oven guarantees a homogeneous baking of the pie and a well-crunched pastry. Take advantage of this moment to gather all the ingredients and prepare your workspace.

3. 3

   Preparation of asparagus

4. 4

   Wash carefully the green asparagus under cold water, then remove the hard end of each stem by gently breaking it. Cut the stems into 4 to 5 cm sections, keeping a few whole tips for the top. Cook the asparagus with steam or boiling salted water for 8 minutes, they must remain slightly crisp. Drain them and let them cool down.

5. 5

   Preparation of dough

6. 6

   Roll the laminated dough in a pie pan, keeping the baking paper underneath to prevent it from hanging. Stitch the tart bottom with a fork to prevent it from inflating during cooking. Put it in the cold while you prepare the garnish.

7. 7

   Preparation of pie apparatus

8. 8

   Break the eggs in a bowl. Stir in liquid cream, salt and pepper at your convenience. For a more homogeneous preparation, whisk vigorously until a smooth mixture is obtained. Then add two thirds of the grated cheese and mix again to distribute the cheese equally.

9. 9

   Mounting of the pie

10. 10

    Place the asparagus sections nicely on the bottom of the pie. Pour over the egg-cream-fromage apparatus, making sure to spread over the entire surface. Sprinkle the rest of the grated cheese and place the reserved asparagus tips to decorate the top of the pie, pointing them towards the centre.

11. 11

    Cooking

12. 12

    Slip the pan into the preheated oven and cook the pie for 30 minutes, until the pan is taken, well golden and the dough is crisp. Watch the cooking according to your oven. At the exit, wait a few minutes before demolishing to facilitate cutting.

13. 13

    Service

14. 14

    Serve the warm pie or at room temperature, accompanied by a green salad for a light meal. This pie can also be enjoyed as an entry for a friendly summer menu. Do not hesitate to add a round of pepper mill and some fresh herbs for the final touch.

Nutrition

calories

219

fatContent

13.6

fiberContent

1.6

sugarContent

2.3

sodiumContent

0.84

proteinContent

7.7

carbohydrateContent

17.6

saturatedFatContent

6.3

Indicative values from the source, for the original recipe.

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