![]() Spread the lemon parmesan cream on the puff pastry.Season with a grinding of a little salt and pepper.My husband, Antoine, has been adding ground turmeric to so many dishes to help naturally rebuild knee cartilage (don't get me started!) The addition is totally optional but it's such a subtle touch that adds that je ne sais quoi too. Try it in this savoury white asparagus and lemon clafoutis. It's not only a cheaper version of saffron, but it's also healthy too and an excellent match with lemon. Keep them aside in the fridge and make any of these egg white recipes.Īs well as the lemon zest, I like to add a touch of turmeric. Asparagus Clafoutis Recipe with Parmesan Sauce is also on video. If you love cheese with asparagus, then try these mini asparagus clafoutis served in a puddle of silky parmesan sauce. While the latter is also good, as it's lighter than the others, anything like Gruyère or Comté are a little too overwhelming for asparagus, in my humble opinion. We have tried this on many occasions using grated Gruyère or Emmental (these are also easy to find ready-grated in the French supermarkets). Please don't use the ready prepared sachets of grated parmesan.įor the full flavour to make this tart extra special, grate from a block of fresh parmesan (even better, Reggiano). To make a quick sauce, just stir together a couple of egg yolks, crème fraîche, lemon zest and add some freshly grated parmesan. If white or purple asparagus, thinly peel of the tougher, outer skin.įor much more about this Spring vegetable, how to prepare, roast and seasonal recipes,.If green asparagus, trim off the triangular pedoncules (this makes it easier to digest). Prepare the asparagus spears by snapping off the bottoms about a quarter up, where they snap naturally.This will help raise the puff pastry to create a natural tart edge in the oven. Using the back of a sharp knife, score a light line about 1cm from the edge of the puff.This almost feels like cheating but, as ready-rolled puff ( pâte feuillétée) is such a regular item to be found in the supermarkets' chilled sections, why not make use of our 'fast food' à la française.Įnsure you buy 'pure beurre' - the butter version of puff pastry is so much better.First roll out a sheet of ready-made puff pastry.What's more, top the tart with a handful of slivered nuts, hazelnuts or walnuts and the taste is taken to another level.Įver tried them together? So simple yet so elegant, it adds that little bit crunchy texture that makes it all the more French. Here I use ready-made rolled round puff pastry but if yours is square or rectangular, then this tart is great in all shapes! If using frozen puff, then simply defrost before using.Īs soon as our French asparagus season arrives at the local markets, we love all the varieties - from white, purple and green to the little bundles of wild spears. Then it's so easy to spread over a thick lemon and parmesan cream and top with halved asparagus spears. ![]() Just use it flat, score with a knife in from the sides to create a little outside crust. Puff pastry is ideal as a tart crust as it doesn't even need a tart tin. The best part of this tart recipe is that it's so quick to make thanks to using ready-made puff pastry. I have been making this for years without a recipe as a guide, nor have I thought much about the proportions! Until now, to be able to share this. ![]() Will definitely cook it again! - DanniĮver rustle up a family lunch so fast that it doesn't even seem like a recipe? This is my best example and the reason why I haven't even posted it on le blog before. Had this tart tonight and all family members agreed that it was absolutely scrumptious. Baked in only 25 minutes, it celebrates Spring season. Quick and easy recipe for French asparagus puff pastry tart with parmesan and a creamy lemon base. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |