Rhenish-Hessian Onion Tart (Rhenish-Hessischer Zwiebelkuchen)

Rhenish-Hessischer Zwiebelkuchen, or Rhenish-Hessian Onion Tart, is a traditional dish from the Rhenish-Hessian region of Germany. This savory tart is made with a rich, buttery crust and topped with a flavorful mixture of onions, bacon, and cream. It's the perfect dish to enjoy with a glass of Riesling or other crisp white wine.

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Rhenish-Hessian Onion Tart (Rhenish-Hessischer Zwiebelkuchen)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup ice water
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the ice water, tossing with a fork until the dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
  4. Add the sliced onions to the skillet and cook until they are soft and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and eggs. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a tart pan. Trim any excess dough.
  7. Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the bottom of the tart shell, then top with the caramelized onions. Pour the cream mixture over the onions.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
  9. Let the tart 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
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
10g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Tart pan Skillet Bowl Whisk

Tools

Oven Rolling pin Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Rhenish-Hessischer Zwiebelkuchen warm, accompanied by a green salad and a glass of Riesling.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, you can omit the bacon and add more caramelized onions or mushrooms for extra flavor.

Cost

$12