We still have lots of pecans, so I’m working on some pecan recipes. The crust on this could either be used with a sweet or savory filling. There were savory ingredients in the fridge, so that’s what I used.
Pecan Pizza Tart (Gluten Free)
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan flour / meal
- 1 large egg
- 3-4 TBSP butter
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese
- Pinch salt
- 2 TBSP olive tapenade (optional)
- 1 TBSP dijon mustard
- 1 TBSP ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese
- 1/2 - 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 oz thinly sliced salami or pepperoni, diced
- Fresh basil leaves
Crust
Filling
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350.
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients well. Press evenly into the bottom and sides of a 10" tart pan.
- Bake 10 minutes, until set. Cool about 15 minutes.
- Combine the first three ingredients well. Stir in parmesan and jack cheeses.
- Spread onto the bottom of the pecan crust.
- Scatter salami on top.
- Bake 20-30 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Cool slightly.
- Scatter torn basil leaves on top.
Crust
Filling