Alsatian onion tart

Alsatian onion tart recipe

Onion tart (tarte à l’oignon) is a classic dish of Alsatian cuisine. You will find many variations of it in neighbouring countries and regions, particularly Germany, Switzerland and Lorraine. The tart is made with a shortcrust pastry base, caramelised onions and fromage blanc.

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Ingredients for 4 people

• 6 onions
• 1 sheet of shortcrust pastry
• 100 g fromage blanc
• 3 tablespoons crème fraîche
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• salt and pepper

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Method: Alsatian onion tart recipe

1. Peel the onions and slice them into rings.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan and cook the onions gently over a low heat for about 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, crème fraîche, mustard and fromage blanc, and season with salt and pepper.
5. Line a tart tin with the shortcrust pastry.
6. Spread the caramelised onions over the pastry, pour the egg mixture over them and bake for about 30 minutes.
7. Serve hot or cold.

Recommended wines

To go with your onion tart, we recommend a light red such as an Alsace Pinot Noir, or a white such as a Riesling.

Possible variations: Alsatian onion tart recipe

For a richer version, you can add a few lardons or some mushrooms to your tart.

Chef’s tips

If you don’t have any fromage blanc, you can use thick crème fraîche or plain yoghurt instead.

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