Tarte À l'Oignon
This classic onion tart recipe is so delicious, and it will give you a substantial meal for lunch or supper, or when you want a great-tasting cold snack. A scrumptious quiche made with a light, partly cooked pastry shell with an onion filling of eggs, cream, Gruyère cheese, and thyme. It will make your taste buds tingle with delight!
Other classic egg recipes to delight in are Leek And Gruyere Tart, French Scrambled Eggs called La Piperade, or Cheese Souffle Recipe.
About Classic Onion Tart Recipe
We all know that the French know their onions; they are used often in all kinds of dishes and sauces, so it comes as no surprise that they enjoy them in this gorgeous pastry dish.
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I made this onion tart for a casual dinner with friends and it was delicious. Served it with a green salad tossed in a tart vinegarette. I got rave reviews.
Thank you for sharing the recipe. I enjoy your blog a lot.
- Lynda USA
How To Serve
You don't need a fancy quiche dish for this one as traditionally it would have been made in a straight-sided dish or tin without the fancy edges.
This quiche is tasty at any time of the year, cold with salads in the summer or hot straight from the oven to warm you on a cold winter's day.
It will serve five to six people well, depending on how good you are with the portions. You will probably want a good-sized piece all for yourself; it is so good.
What To Serve With This Recipe
This onion tart recipe is sure to be a favorite! It is so tasty and will go down well with a green salad and a glass of your favorite wine.
It is also easy to make and is a very economical meal for a hungry family!
❔Classic Onion Tart Recipe FAQ
There are four main types of tarts: fruit tarts, custard tarts, chocolate tarts, and savory tarts, like the Classic Onion Tart Recipe.
The Classic Onion Tart Recipe is a savory custard tart.
A tart like the Classic Onion Tart Recipe has a bottom crust with an open top over the filling. But a pie has a bottom crust and a top crust with the filling between them.
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👩🍳 Prep Like a Pro!
Before starting to cook: chop and measure your ingredients and gather your tools. The French call this mise en place - "everything in its place." A simple habit that reduces stress, prevents overcooking while you're searching for that missing ingredient, and makes cooking far more relaxed!
Classic Onion Tart Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pastry shell partially cooked
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 3 cup onions finely sliced
- 2 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 3 eggs free range if you can get these
- 1 cup double cream
- ½ cup Gruyère cheese grated
- 1 pinch nutmeg grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C/Gas 4)
- Your pastry shell should be just cooked but still pale in colour.
- Melt the 4 tbsp butter in a heavy based pan and cook the 3 cup onions gently until they are just cooked and golden brown in colour.
- Stir in the 2 tsp thyme leaves and leave to cool.
- Whisk the 3 eggs lightly then whisk in the 1 cup double cream.
- Add the ½ cup Gruyère cheese, 1 pinch nutmeg, and the salt and pepper to taste (begin with ½ teaspoon of each).
- Fill the pastry shell with the onions.
- Pour the egg and cream mixture over the onions.
- Bake for about 30-45 minutes or until golden brown and the egg mixture has puffed up. Smells and tastes yummy!
Notes
- To test the classic onion tart recipe, slip a knife blade into the center, and when it comes out almost clean, it is cooked. (It will continue to cook for a few minutes after removing from the oven.)
Lynda Schultz says
Judith,
I made this onion tart for a casual dinner with friends and it was delicious. Served it with a green salad tossed in a tart vinegarette. I got rave reviews.
Thank you for sharing the recipe. I enjoy your blog a lot.
Judith E. Coates says
Lynda, thank you so much for sharing your experience with my onion tart recipe! I am so pleased you and your friends enjoyed it! 🫠💗🤩