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Onion and Goat Cheese Tart

Cultural Context

Originating from France, the Onion and Goat Cheese Tart, or Tarte aux Oignons, is a beloved dish that showcases the rich flavors of caramelized onions paired with creamy goat cheese. Traditionally served as a light meal or appetizer, it reflects the French culinary art of transforming simple ingredients into something delightful. Today, variations can be found across the globe, often incorporating different cheeses or herbs, making it a versatile choice for any occasion.

FrenchFRmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sliced white onions
2 cloves garlic
3 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon mustard

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

goat cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Feta provides a similar tanginess at a lower cost

1

Make pastry by mixing flour, butter, and salt in a bowl until combined.

2

Roll out the pastry to fit a 10-inch loose bottom tart tin.

3

Prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork to prevent bubbling.

4

Blind bake the pastry with parchment paper and baking beads for 20 minutes at 180°C (356°F).

5

Slice white onions thinly and place them in a bowl.

6

Beat eggs in a separate bowl for egg wash and filling.

7

Remove baking beads and egg wash the bottom of the pre-baked pastry.

8

Cook sliced onions in a pan with olive oil, adding salt, pepper, and brown sugar to caramelize them for about 8 minutes.

9

Mix the beaten eggs with heavy cream, salt, pepper, dry thyme, and mustard in a bowl.

10

Add the caramelized onions to the egg mixture and stir well.

11

Pour the mixture into the pre-baked pastry shell and bake for an additional 10 minutes at 200°C (392°F).

Cooking Techniques

caramelizingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

10-inch loose bottom tart tinmixing bowlforkpanoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Tarte aux OignonsOnion Tart
Local Name: Tarte à l'oignon et fromage de chèvre

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