Description
Rustic Onion Cottage Cheese Tart celebrates French countryside comfort with golden caramelized onions nestled in creamy cheese. Savory layers of flaky pastry and rich filling promise a delightful culinary journey you’ll want to savor bite by bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Cheese and Seasoning:
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) Parmigiano, grated
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper, freshly cracked
Aromatics and Oils:
- 40 grams (1.4 ounces) pearl onions (3–4 onions)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 200C (390F) to create an ideal baking environment for the tart.
- Carefully mold the pie crust into a tart pan, pressing it smoothly against the base and sides to create an even layer.
- Use a fork to puncture small holes across the crust, preventing unwanted air bubbles during initial baking.
- Pre-bake the crust for exactly 10 minutes, then remove from the oven to cool slightly.
- Crack a fresh egg into a mixing bowl and whisk gently with a fork until smoothly blended.
- Incorporate cottage cheese, grated Parmigiano, and a pinch of salt into the egg mixture, stirring until thoroughly combined.
- Carefully peel pearl onions and slice them into delicate, thin lengthwise strips.
- Drizzle olive oil over the onion slices, ensuring each piece has a light, glossy coating.
- Distribute the cheese and egg mixture evenly across the pre-baked crust, creating a uniform base layer.
- Artfully arrange the oiled onion slices atop the filling, positioning them with the oiled side facing upward.
- Sprinkle freshly cracked black pepper across the surface for an added flavor dimension.
- Return the tart to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden top and a firmly set filling.
Notes
- Create a perfectly even crust by using a flat-bottomed measuring cup to press the dough smoothly into the tart pan.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by sprinkling a thin layer of breadcrumbs or grated Parmesan under the cheese mixture to absorb excess moisture.
- Swap cottage cheese with ricotta for a smoother texture, or use Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor profile.
- Keep onions crisp and caramelized by slicing them uniformly and ensuring they’re not too thick, which helps them cook evenly and maintain a delicate crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 328 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 342 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg