Description
Rustic onion cottage cheese tart delivers a creamy, savory experience from French countryside kitchens. Mediterranean flavors blend seamlessly, promising a delightful culinary journey you will savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling:
Main Ingredients:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) grated parmigiano
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 40 grams (1.4 ounces) pearl onions, 3-4 onions
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Black pepper, to taste
Crust:
- 1 pie crust, store-bought or homemade
Instructions
- Craft the tart foundation by pressing the pie crust into a tart pan, meticulously piercing the bottom and sides with a fork to prevent bubbling.
- Preheat the oven to 200C and pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden and firm.
- Create the creamy filling by whisking the egg in a mixing bowl, then incorporating cottage cheese, grated parmigiano, and salt until smooth and well-integrated.
- Prepare the pearl onions by peeling and slicing them lengthwise, then delicately brushing the top surface with olive oil for enhanced flavor and caramelization.
- Extract the pre-baked crust from the oven and spread the cheese mixture evenly across the base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Artfully arrange the oiled onion slices atop the filling, positioning them with the glossy side facing upward for visual appeal.
- Sprinkle freshly cracked black pepper over the tart to add a subtle kick of warmth and complexity.
- Return the tart to the 200C oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until the filling sets completely and the top develops a rich, golden-brown hue.
- Remove from the oven and allow the tart to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing, which helps the filling stabilize and makes cutting easier.
Notes
- Customize crust for gluten-free diets by using almond flour or gluten-free pastry dough to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Enhance flavor by caramelizing onions before adding them to the tart, which deepens their natural sweetness and adds complexity to the dish.
- Control moisture by draining cottage cheese thoroughly using a cheesecloth to prevent excess liquid from making the tart soggy.
- Experiment with different cheese variations like goat cheese or feta to create unique flavor profiles and add personal culinary creativity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg