Deliciously Easy Asparagus Mini Cheese Tarts Recipe
These Asparagus and Cheese Mini Tarts are an easy, favorite treat for afternoon tea, brunch, or any time asparagus is in season. A simple tart that’s minutes in the making.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 176kcal
Ingredients
- 1-2 store-bought pie crusts or homemade for using in 3-4" tart shells
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed to fit the tart shell
- ¾ cup milk
- ⅓ cup butter melted and cooled
- 2 eggs beaten
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8-12 cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup finely grated Gruyere Cheese or Cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cook trimmed asparagus in a pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes, depending on thickness. Place on a paper towel and drain.
- Whisk the milk, cooled melted butter, beaten eggs, salt, and cheese in a bowl. Season with pepper.
- Arrange asparagus and cherry tomatoes in the tart shells. Pour the custard over the top and set on a baking sheet.
- Bake until the tart filling is set, puffs slightly, and the top browns; about 35 minutes for a whole pie, about 15 minutes for mini-tarts. Begin checking the tarts at 10 minutes. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the tart. Cool slightly.
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg