Asparagus Ham And Mascarpone Tart

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This is an easy main course that looks very pretty - adapted from a recipe found in a delicious magazine . I made it for new years dinner and it was very successful.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 180 c , line 2 trays with baking paper.

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Cut each pastry sheet into 4 squares , then lightly score a 2.

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5 cm border around each square.

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Place squares on trays and chill.

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Melt butter in frypan and cook onion for 3 - 4 minutes.

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Finely chop ham in food processor.

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Add onion , mustard and mascarpone and pulse to combine.

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Season to taste.

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Spread mixture within pastry border on each square.

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Top with asparagus spears.

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Brush pastry borders with beaten egg.

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Bake 20 - 25 minutes till pastry is golden.

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Serve topped with parmesan.

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Ingredients

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puff pastry sheets, butter, onion, ham, dijon mustard, mascarpone cheese, asparagus, egg, parmesan cheese