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Spring Asparagus and Prosciutto Tart with Bourbon Honey Glaze

A crisp puff pastry tart crowned with tender spring asparagus, savory prosciutto, and a delicate bourbon-infused honey glaze for an elegant Easter brunch starter.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Spring Asparagus and Prosciutto Tart with Bourbon Honey Glaze is Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year. Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this prosciutto dish and its baking profile.

Spring Asparagus and Prosciutto Tart with Bourbon Honey Glaze

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 6 slices prosciutto, torn
  • 4 oz ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp bourbon honey glaze (mix 2 tbsp honey with 1 tbsp bourbon)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh thyme leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry sheet onto the baking sheet. Score a 1-inch border around the edges without cutting all the way through.
  3. In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread the cheese mixture evenly inside the scored border on the puff pastry.
  5. Arrange the asparagus stalks in a single layer over the cheese mixture.
  6. Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes until the pastry is golden and puffed.
  8. Remove from oven, arrange torn prosciutto over the asparagus.
  9. Brush the bourbon honey glaze generously over the asparagus and prosciutto.
  10. Return to oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until prosciutto slightly crisps.
  11. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving warm or at room temperature.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Spring Asparagus and Prosciutto Tart with Bourbon Honey Glaze

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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88%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Spring Asparagus and Prosciutto Tart with Bourbon Honey Glaze

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this prosciutto dish and its baking profile.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 88%
strong
84%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Spring Asparagus and Prosciutto Tart with Bourbon Honey Glaze

Eagle Rare Standard complements this prosciutto dish and its baking profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Spring Asparagus and Prosciutto Tart with Bourbon Honey Glaze

Willett Pot Still Reserve complements this prosciutto dish and its baking profile.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 84%
strong
83%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Spring Asparagus and Prosciutto Tart with Bourbon Honey Glaze

George T. Stagg Standard complements this prosciutto dish and its baking profile.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 83%
strong
82%

Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Spring Asparagus and Prosciutto Tart with Bourbon Honey Glaze

Booker’s Standard works as a bridge pairing for this prosciutto dish because it shares key flavor cues with the baking preparation.

Oak, Caramel, Vanilla Peanut, Baking Spice, Smoke
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spring Asparagus and Prosciutto Tart with Bourbon Honey Glaze

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this prosciutto dish and its baking profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Spring Asparagus and Prosciutto Tart with Bourbon Honey Glaze

Knob Creek Rye works as a bridge pairing for this prosciutto dish because it shares key flavor cues with the baking preparation.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Spring Asparagus and Prosciutto Tart with Bourbon Honey Glaze

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this prosciutto dish and its baking profile.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spring Asparagus and Prosciutto Tart with Bourbon Honey Glaze

Knob Creek Standard complements this prosciutto dish and its baking profile.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spring Asparagus and Prosciutto Tart with Bourbon Honey Glaze

Old Forester 100 Proof works as a bridge pairing for this prosciutto dish because it shares key flavor cues with the baking preparation.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Spring Asparagus and Prosciutto Tart with Bourbon Honey Glaze

Wild Turkey 101 complements this prosciutto dish and its baking profile.

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Barrel Proof Bourbon 58.40% ABV For Spring Asparagus and Prosciutto Tart with Bourbon Honey Glaze

Wild Turkey Rare Breed complements this prosciutto dish and its baking profile.

Spice, Vanilla, Caramel Roasted Nuts, Orange Peel, Oak
Pairing Score 82%