St Albray Asparagus Tart

St Albray Asparagus Tart
~Given to me by my customer Joan
Can be made as mini tarts for an appetizer, medium tarts for a first course or a large pie shell for main course
Serves 6-8


Ingredients:
3 large eggs
½ cup half & half
1 tsp grainy mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
8 asparagus spears, cut into 1” pieces
150 grams St Albray cheese


Preparation and Cooking:
Preheat oven to 400ºF


Fit pastry into appropriate sized pan(s)


Crimp or trim the edges


In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, mustard, salt, pepper and nutmeg


Scatter the asparagus over the bottom of the pastry


Remove the rind from the St. Albray and drop pieces of it over the asparagus


Pour egg mixture evenly over top


Bake for 25-30 minutes until the filling is puffed and golden


Can be served warm, at room temperature, or cold! It’s up to you!