Asparagus tartlets

These tartlets are really simple to make but look impressive. You can replace asparagus with Tenderstem broccoli if you prefer.

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Cooking time: 12 minutes

Serves: 4

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4.

Lightly flour a muffin tin. Unroll the pastry and stamp out the circles using a 5.5cm cutter.  Gently press into each muffin hole.

Cut the asparagus into 2cm lengths and blanch in boiling water for a minute.  Dry and place two lengths into each pastry case.

Whisk together the egg, double cream and Parmesan.  Season and pour gently into the pastry cases.

Bake for 12 minutes until well risen and golden brown.