New Brunch Recipe – Creamy Goat Cheese Tart

Paired with BV Maestro Chardonnay Ranch 8

The bright acidity, melon, and citrus notes of our Maestro Chardonnay beautifully accentuate the tart’s tangy filling and crisp, buttery crust.

Serves 6-10.

Fresh Flavors for Your Spring Table

Whether you’re planning a casual brunch for two or a family reunion, this quick-and-easy recipe brings a touch of elegance to any table. You can even make it ahead to simplify your busy day. The mouthwatering acidity, citrus, and honeydew melon notes of our Maestro Chardonnay beautifully accentuate the tart’s tangy filling and crisp, buttery crust. Wine and asparagus? Absolutely!

Ingredients

• 1 cup (4 oz) goat cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup (8 oz) crème fraîche, room temperature
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 2-3 Tbsp fresh herbs (dill, chives, parsley, tarragon) + more for garnish
• 2-3 tsp lemon zest
• Flour
• 1 sheet all-butter puff pastry, thawed
• 6-8 oz thin asparagus, ends trimmed
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• Chili flakes
• 1⁄2 cup Parmesan cheese + 2 Tbsp for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl using a wooden spoon or whisk, combine goat cheese, crème fraîche, egg, garlic, herbs, zest, and a pinch each of salt, pepper, chili flakes until smooth. Set aside.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry into a 13x11-inch rectangle about 1⁄4 inch thick. Transfer to a parchment lined sheet pan. Using a sharp knife, lightly score a 1⁄2-inch border around the edges of the pastry. Spread goat cheese mixture evenly inside the border. Arrange asparagus on top. Brush lightly with olive oil; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and 2-3 Tbsp of Parmesan cheese.
4. Place in the top 1⁄3 of oven and bake until golden brown, about 20-30 minutes. Let tart cool on sheet pan for about 10-15 minutes or up to a few hours. Garnish with Parmesan and fresh herbs. Can be served hot or room temperature.

Beaulieu Vineyard Maestro Chardonnay Ranch No. 8

The Maestro Collection Ranch 8 Chardonnay is a beautiful refreshing expression of Napa Valley Chardonnay showing vibrant aromas of honeydew melon, lemon zest, orange blossom and pleasing vanilla spice. The fresh, crisp palate which maintains its focus from start to finish, offers mouthwatering citrus fruit acidity, alongside hints of pineapple, butter cream and lemon meringue.