Zwiebelwähe (Swiss Onion Tart) |
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Prep Time: 120 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 165 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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A delicious bacon-studded tart. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt |
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed |
1/4 cup ice-cold water |
3 ounces bacon, finely chopped (known as speck in switzerland) |
3 tablespoons unsalted butter |
1 1/2 lbs white onions, finely chopped (about 3) |
kosher salt, to taste |
1/2 cup milk |
1/2 cup heavy cream |
3 eggs |
3 ounces grated gruyere cheese or 3 ounces good quality swiss cheese |
fresh ground black pepper |
freshly grated nutmeg |
Directions:
1. Crust:.
2. Pulse flour, baking powder, and salt in a food processor to combine. Add butter and pulse until pea-sized pieces form. Add water; pulse briefly. Transfer dough to a floured work surface; form into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill for 1 hour.
3. Heat oven to 425°F Transfer dough to a floured work surface. Roll dough into a 13-inch circle; transfer to an 11-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom, pressing into bottom and sides. Trim excess dough; chill for 30 minutes. Prick bottom of dough with a fork; cover bottom with a sheet of parchment paper; fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until crust is set, about 20 minutes. Remove paper and b eans; bake until crust is light brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
4. Filling:.
5. Cook bacon in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat until crisp, 7-8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a plate. Discard bacon fat; add butter. Add onions and season with salt; reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Uncover; cook until lightly browned, 10 minutes. Let cool.
6. Whisk milk, cream, and eggs in a bowl; add reserved bacon and onions along with cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Pour filling into tart; place on baking sheet.
7. Place tart in oven and reduce heat to 400°F Bake until filling is golden brown and set, 45-50 minutes. Transfer tart to a wire rack to let cool completely before slicing and serving.
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