Alpine Caramelized Onion and Thyme Tart (Alpen karamellisierte Zwiebeln und Thymian-Tarte)
This Alpen karamellisierte Zwiebeln und Thymian-Tarte (Alpine Caramelized Onion and Thyme Tart) is a delightful dish from Liechtensteiner cuisine that combines the sweetness of caramelized onions with the earthy flavor of thyme in a savory tart.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the pie crust in a tart pan and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until they are soft and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle the sugar over the caramelized onions and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Spread the caramelized onions evenly over the pie crust. Sprinkle the thyme leaves and Gruyère cheese on top.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the onions and cheese in the tart pan.
- Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Allow the tart to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Tart pan Skillet Bowl Whisk
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Alpen karamellisierte Zwiebeln und Thymian-Tarte warm as an appetizer or alongside a fresh green salad for a delightful lunch or dinner.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can caramelize the onions for a longer period of time, up to 45-50 minutes, on low heat.
Cost
$15