Sweet Potato Tart with Walnut Crust
Description
The crunchy walnut base elevates the subtle sweetness of the sweet potatoes in this savory dish that makes a great addition to any holiday meal.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups California walnuts, ground
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Filling:
- 2 sweet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup whipping cream or half & half
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
PREPARATION
- In medium bowl using fork, combine walnuts, Parmesan cheese and olive oil (add up to 1 tablespoon more of oil if dry). Using the back of a spoon, press walnut mixture into bottom and halfway up sides of a 4×10-inch tart pan. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
- In separate bowl, combine sweet potatoes, cream, thyme, salt, pepper and nutmeg; stir well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
- On walnut base, layer sweet potatoes; drizzle with remaining cream mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- In center of 350° F oven, bake 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender and filling is golden and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes; cut into six pieces and serve warm.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 385 cal
- Total Fat: 33 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
- Sodium: 328 mg
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g