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Swiss Onion Tart

Cultural Context

Swiss Onion Tart, or Zwiebelkuchen, hails from Switzerland's culinary traditions, often enjoyed during the harvest season. This savory tart showcases the sweet and caramelized flavors of onions, combined with creamy cheese and a flaky crust. It's a beloved dish at gatherings and potlucks, where it brings comfort and warmth to the table. Variations can be found across Europe, each with unique twists, but the essence of this hearty tart remains timeless.

SwissCHmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
200 grams white or brown flour
80 grams butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
baking powder
100 grams smoked bacon
500 grams onions
200 ml double cream
100 ml milk
2 eggs
black pepper

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while still providing flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham is often more affordable.

1

Start by making the pastry.

2

In a bowl, combine 200 grams of flour, 80 grams of butter, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

3

Add baking powder instead of yeast.

4

Use your hands to rub the mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.

5

Cover the mixture and let it rest for 10 minutes.

6

Slice 100 grams of smoked bacon and 500 grams of onions into strips.

7

Fry the bacon and onions together until cooked, then let them cool.

8

For the custard, mix together 200 ml of double cream, 100 ml of milk, 2 eggs, and a tablespoon of salt, adding a little black pepper to taste.

9

Add the cooled onions and bacon to the custard mixture.

10

Pour the custard mixture into the prepared pastry dough.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

ZwiebelkuchenOnion Pie

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