Description
A savory and authentic German Onion Tart, also known as Zwiebelkuchen, featuring a tender, flaky crust, caramelized onions, and a creamy custard filling. This rustic dish brings traditional German baking flavors to your table, perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
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- For the Dough:
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 15g fresh yeast (or 1 packet dry yeast)
- 125ml lukewarm milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- For the Filling:
- 500g yellow onions, finely sliced
- 20g butter
- 2 eggs
- 200g crème fraîche or sour cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Dissolve yeast in lukewarm milk with sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes until frothy. Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Add yeast mixture and oil, kneading until a soft dough forms. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Cook the Onion Filling: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook gently for 15–20 minutes until soft and translucent, stirring frequently to prevent browning. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- Prepare the Custard: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, crème fraîche, flour, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Fold in the cooled onions.
- Assemble the Tart: Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Roll out the dough and press it into a tart pan or springform pan. Pour the onion mixture on top, smoothing it evenly.
- Bake: Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until golden and set. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Slice onions finely to ensure they cook evenly and soften properly.
- Let the onions cool before mixing with the custard to prevent curdling.
- Use fresh yeast for authentic flavor, but dry yeast is an acceptable substitute.
- Don’t overbake —the filling should be set but still moist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a 160°C (320°F) oven for 10–15 minutes. Avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot / Braised
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg