Onion Tart
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces,plus more for tart pan
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup ice water
1 1/2 lbs onions, finely chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese or swiss cheese
Recipe
Butter a 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom; set aside.
Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Add 8 tablespoons (1 stick) chilled butter, and combine with fingers or a pastry blender until it has the texture of coarse meal.
Add 1/2 cup ice water, and stir just until a dough forms.
Form into a disk, and wrap in plastic wrap.
Chill for at least 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch-thick round.
Fit dough into prepared tart pan; trim excess.
Line with a parchment paper round, and fill with pie weights.
Chill for 15 minutes.
Transfer to oven, and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove pie weights and parchment paper.
Bake for 5 minutes more.
Remove from oven, and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat remaining 4 tablespoons butter.
Add onions, and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly browned and softened, about 15 minutes.
Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, combine beaten egg, cream, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Stir in onions.
Sprinkle baked tart shell with cheese.
Spread onion mixture evenly over cheese.
Bake until set, 35 to 40 minutes.
Serve immediately
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