Asparagus and Poached Egg Puff Tarts with Parmesan and Basil

Golden puff pastry tarts layered with lemony cream cheese and asparagus, topped with a perfectly poached egg and parmesan.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 477.5 kcals 2865.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 23.7 grams 142.1 grams
Fat 34.1 grams 204.4 grams
Protein 19.8 grams 118.5 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
200
g
Cream Cheese
low-fat
1
piece
Egg
beaten, to glaze
6
piece
Egg
for poaching
25
g
Parmesan
made into shavings
Fruits
0.25
piece
Lemon
finely grated zest only
GrainsCereals
1
pinch
Plain Flour
for dusting
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Sea Salt
flaked
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
handful
Basil
small leaves
OilsFats
1
drizzle
Vegetables
30
piece
Asparagus
medium spears

Steps

  • Line a large baking tray with baking parchment.
  • Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to a 28x30cm rectangle and cut into six 10x14cm rectangles.
  • Refrigerate pastry rectangles on the tray for 20 minutes to firm up.
  • Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan) and mix cream cheese with lemon zest and seasoning.
  • Mark a 1cm border on each pastry piece, prick the centers with a fork, and brush borders with beaten egg.
  • Spread cream cheese inside the borders and top each with five 10cm asparagus spears.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  • Simmer eggs in 4cm of water for 3-4 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain soft.
  • Place a poached egg on each tart and garnish with parmesan, basil, salt, pepper, and olive oil.