Colin Ray
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Tarte Flambé: Alsatian Bacon and Onion Tart
Tarte Flambé is a delicious Alsatian dish featuring a thin crust topped with creamy cheese, savory bacon, and sweet onions. This delightful tart is perfect for sharing and makes a great appetizer or main dish.
Details
- Cuisine:french
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:9
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Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time25 min.
- Total time45 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 12 ounces
- 4 (5 ounce) balls
- 1
- 1 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1 pinch
- to taste
- to taste
- 1 pinch
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Tarte Flambé: Alsatian Bacon and Onion Tart.
Step 1
Begin by heating a skillet over medium-high heat and cooking the sliced bacon for approximately eight minutes, allowing it to cook through without becoming crispy.
Step 2
This process will help render out the flavorful fat.
Step 3
Once done, drain the bacon using a strainer and set the fat aside for later use.
Step 4
Next, return the skillet to medium heat and add the sliced onions, sautéing them for three to five minutes until they soften slightly.
Step 5
If the skillet appears dry, feel free to add a teaspoon or two of the reserved bacon fat to enhance the flavor.
Step 6
Once the onions are ready, remove the skillet from the heat and let them cool to room temperature.
Step 7
In a mixing bowl, blend together the fromage blanc, crème fraîche, nutmeg, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 8
On a well-floured surface, take a ball of pizza dough and roll it out into a thin circle, roughly 10 to 12 inches in diameter.
Step 9
Carefully transfer the rolled dough to a cold cast iron pan.
Step 10
Heat the pan over medium-high heat to precook the bottom of the crust.
Step 11
As the dough warms, bubbles will form; use a fork to gently deflate them, ensuring the crust remains thin and crisp.
Step 12
Cook for five to seven minutes, or until the bottom is beautifully browned and on the verge of charring.
Step 13
Remove from heat and repeat this process with the remaining dough.
Step 14
Generously spread the cheese mixture over each crust, then layer on the sautéed onions and crispy bacon.
Step 15
Finally, broil in the oven for five to six minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and starting to lift.
Step 16
Repeat this delightful assembly for the remaining tarts, and savor the delicious results of your culinary adventure.