Asparagus , Shallot & Gruyere Tart - Sides - Spring 2025, Episode 8

gruyere cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: swiss cheese

Swiss cheese is more affordable while still providing a similar flavor.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Pecorino is often less expensive and provides a similar salty flavor.

Preheat the oven (temperature not specified).

Lay out all ingredients needed for the tart.

Roll out the puff pastry a little bigger than it comes in the box to prevent sticking, using a little flour.

Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for a couple of minutes until bright green, then place in an ice bath.

Slice shallots thinly and toss with salt, pepper, and a little olive oil.

Roll out the puff pastry and turn up the edges about half an inch to create a frame.

Parbake the puff pastry in the oven for a short time (duration not specified).

Spread gouda and gruyere cheese over the parbaked pastry.

Toss the blanched asparagus, shallots, salt, pepper, and olive oil together before adding to the tart.

Return the tart to the oven to bake until done (duration not specified).

Remove the tart from the oven and admire its rustic appearance.

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