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Asparagus and Baked Ricotta Tart

A Spring appetizer that is as much a crowd pleasure as it is beautiful. 
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 -10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 puff pastry sheet thawed and trimmed to preferred size
  • 1/2 recipe for baked ricotta
  • 8 ounces asparagus
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Prepare a 1/2 recipe for baked ricotta according to directions, mixing together ricotta, lemon zest, herbs and spices.
  • Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and trim to preferred size. I like to trim off one edge and add it to the short edge to make the tart long and thin. Place this rectangle onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Spread ricotta mixture over the pastry. Dollop the ricotta then use the back of a spoon to spread it; it doesn't have to be perfect.
  • Bake in the oven at 400 for 16-18 minutes or until edges start to turn a golden brown color.
  • As the tart bakes, use a vegetable peeler to make ribbons out of the asparagus. You must press down firmly to get a full, long, ribbon from the spear. Each spear should give you 4-5 ribbons, leaving you with a thick middle to save for another recipe.
  • Toss ribbons with lemon juice, olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Once tart is done baking, remove from oven and top with marinated asparagus ribbons. Serve immediately.