savory tarts — Les Petites Gourmettes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 4 to 5 tablespoons of ice water
• 1 1/2 pounds asparagus
• 1 large shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 cup of half-and-half
• 3 whole eggs
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 pound ham, cut into thin strips 2-inches long
• 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan