INGREDIENTS
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Crust:
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1 1/2 cups instant flour (recommended: Wondra)
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1/2 cup unsalted cold butter, cut into pieces
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3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
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1/3 cup ice water
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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All-purpose flour, for dusting Filling:
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3 large eggs
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon white pepper
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2 tablespoons butter
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7 to 8 stalks asparagus, bottoms trimmed
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1/2 cup grated Gruyere