Asparagus and Hollandaise Tart
This asparagus and hollandaise tart combines buttery homemade shortcrust pastry, tender steamed asparagus and silky egg yolk hollandaise, all prepared in the Thermomix TM7. The mixing bowl brings pastry and sauce together with consistent precision, while the Varoma gently steams the asparagus. An impressive vegetarian tart for spring lunches or festive starters, finished with grated Parmesan for a savoury golden crust.
About this recipe
Asparagus and Hollandaise Tart Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate spring showpiece for anyone searching for an elegant vegetarian tart recipe made with an all-in-one kitchen machine. Fresh green asparagus, the hero of the season, sits on a crisp shortcrust pastry base made in seconds in the mixing bowl, then disappears under a glossy hollandaise whisked from egg yolks and warm unsalted butter. What makes this tart work so well in the TM7 is the precision: the pastry comes together evenly without overworking, the Varoma steams the spears until just tender while keeping their bite, and the sauce emulsifies to a velvety consistency that rarely splits. Grated Parmesan melts into a golden crust during baking. Serve it warm as a festive starter or a light weekend main course, and watch it disappear at Easter lunches, spring brunches or any table that deserves something special.
Preparation tips
- Use thin, fresh asparagus spears for this tart and snap off the woody ends before steaming so they cook evenly and no tough fibres end up in your silky hollandaise topping.
- Let the pastry rest properly in the fridge after shaping it into a flattened square; this makes it much easier to roll out thinly and gives the tart base its crisp, short texture under the asparagus.
- Add the warm butter to the egg yolks gradually while the TM7 whisks; pouring too quickly can split the hollandaise, whereas a steady stream gives a glossy, thick sauce that sets beautifully on the tart.
Recipe variations
- Make it gluten-free by replacing the plain flour with a gluten-free pastry blend; the butter, egg yolk and asparagus filling stays the same, so the tart remains crisp and the hollandaise just as silky.
- For a festive winter twist, swap the asparagus for steamed leek and smoked salmon pieces, keeping the Parmesan hollandaise base — an elegant variation perfect for Christmas brunch or New Year celebrations.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing the plain flour and butter directly in the mixing bowl guarantees gram-accurate pastry ratios without a separate kitchen scale. [Built-in Scale]
- Mixing butter, flour, cold water and salt takes just seconds, producing an even shortcrust dough with no overworked, tough texture. [Multi-Function]
- Steaming the asparagus in the Varoma keeps the spears tender yet firm, preserving their fresh green colour and delicate sweetness. [Multi-Function]
- Whipping the egg yolks with warm melted butter creates a silky hollandaise that emulsifies evenly without splitting or curdling. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the sauce gently with controlled temperature means the butter melts gradually, giving the hollandaise a stable, glossy finish. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- plain flour
- water
- salt
- Parmesan cheese
- water
- fine asparagus
- unsalted butter
- egg yolks
- lemon juice