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La TARTE FLAMBÉE alsacienne, comme à l’époque (Flammekueche)

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Tarte Flambée

Cultural Context

Originating from the Alsace region of France, Tarte Flambée is a rustic dish traditionally enjoyed by farmers and laborers. Its simple ingredients reflect the region's culinary heritage, showcasing the balance of creamy, savory, and smoky flavors. Today, it is popular in many parts of Europe and has inspired variations worldwide, often served as a sharing dish in restaurants and at gatherings.

FrenchFRAlsacemain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
320 à 340g farine (type 65, label rouge, farine à pain)
180ml eau tiède
60 g huile neutre (tournesol ou colza)
6 g sel
130 g fromage blanc
130 g crème épaisse
2 petits oignons ou 1 gros oignon
200 g lardons
sel
poivre

creme fraiche

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

gruyere cheese

🥗Healthier: emmental cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Emmental provides a similar flavor at a lower cost.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon is leaner while still adding a smoky flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

1

Mélanger farine + sel.

2

Ajouter l’eau et l’huile et mélanger.

3

Pétrir 3–5 minutes pour renforcer et lisser.

4

Repose 15–30 min (pas de levure → pas besoin de plus).

5

Mélanger fromage blanc + crème + sel + poivre (+ muscade facultative).

6

Émincer les oignons ultra fin, les saler.

7

Découper les lardons finement.

8

Préchauffer le four traditionnel à 250–280°C (statique) ou le four à pizza jusqu’à atteindre 350°.

9

Étaler chaque pâton très finement (quasi translucide).

10

Étaler une fine couche de crème/fromage blanc.

11

Ajouter oignons + lardons.

12

Cuisson : four traditionnel 7 à 10 min, ou four pizza 3 min environ ; jusqu’à bords bien dorés et petites taches brunes.

Cooking Techniques

mixingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

Four traditionnelfour à pizza Glowen Raptorplaque acierpierre à pizza

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

FlammekuecheFlammekueche Alsacienne
Local Name: Tarte Flambée

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