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Caramelized Onion Tart

A savory tart featuring sweet, caramelized onions baked in a flaky pastry crust, perfect as an appetizer or light meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pastry Crust
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed if frozen
Filling
  • 3 large yellow onions sliced thinly
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for caramelizing
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese or other cheese of choice

Method
 

Prepare the Pastry
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry and fit it into a pie dish. Prick the bottom with a fork and set aside.
Caramelize the Onions
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and salt, cooking until the onions are soft and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, thyme, and a pinch of salt. Stir in the caramelized onions and half of the cheese.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Pour the onion mixture into the prepared pastry crust. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
Serve
  1. Let the tart cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This tart can be served as a main dish with a salad or as an appetizer. It can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.

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