Sweet Potato Tart with Walnut Crust

By Little Spice Jar
Total Time
2 Hrs, 20 Mins
Serves
6
Meal
Brunch Dinner
Course
Side

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.

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
2 Hrs
Total Time
2 Hrs, 20 Mins
Calories
385
Total Fat
33
Polyunsaturated Fat
19
Cholesterol
10
Sodium
328
Carbohydrates
15
Dietary Fiber
4
Protein
9

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

  1. 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 4x10-inch tart pan. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  2. In separate bowl, combine sweet potatoes, cream, thyme, salt, pepper and nutmeg; stir well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  3. On walnut base, layer sweet potatoes; drizzle with remaining cream mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  4. 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.