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 snack. A scrumptious quiche made with a light partly cooked pastry shell with an onion filling that will make your taste buds tingle!

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.

This French Recipe Is A Classic

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.

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 so easy to make and is a very economical meal for a hungry family!

More Tasty Recipes To Make And Love

• Classic French Onion Soup Recipe
• Mouthwatering Strawberry Tart Recipe
• Quiche Lorraine
• Plum Tart Recipe

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French Onion Tart Recipe

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This delicious French Onion Tart is a classic.

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Ingredients

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• 1 partially cooked pastry shell
• 3 cup (1 lb/450 gr) onions, finely sliced
• 4 tbsp (2 oz/50 gr) butter
• 3 eggs - free range if you can get these
• 1 cup (½ pint) double cream
• ½ cup (2 oz/50 gm) grated Gruyère cheese
• Grated nutmeg
• 2 tsp thyme leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C/Gas 4)
2. Your pastry shell should be just cooked but still pale in colour.
3. Melt the butter in a heavy based pan and cook the onions gently until they are just cooked and golden brown in colour.
4. Stir in the thyme leaves and leave to cool.
5. Whisk the eggs lightly then whisk in the cream.
6. Add the cheese and the salt and pepper to taste.
7. Fill the pastry shell with the onions.
8. Pour the egg and cream mixture over the onions.
9. Bake for about 30-45 minutes or until golden brown and the egg mixture has puffed up. Smells and tastes yummy!