Southwestern Tart

Method:

1. 1

   Combine flour, Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cut in shortening with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly.

2. 2

   Add 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened.

3. 3

   Shape dough into a ball, and press into a 4-inch circle over heavy-duty plastic wrap. Cover with more plastic wrap, and chill 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Roll dough, covered with plastic wrap, into an 11-inch circle.

5. 5

   Remove plastic wrap, and fit dough into a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Line pastry with aluminum foil, and fill with pie weights or dried beans.

6. 6

   Bake at 450 for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove weights and foil; bake 4 to 5 more minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

8. 8

   Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.

9. 9

   Add eggs, green onions, cumin, and remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1/4 teaspoon salt, beating until blended.

10. 10

    Spread evenly over crust.

11. 11

    Bake at 400 for 20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes.

12. 12

    Toss together avocado and lime juice.

13. 13

    Spread pie with 1/2 cup sour cream, and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, avocado, and tomato.

14. 14

    Serve with salsa, if desired.

Adapted from My Recipes