Alsatian Bacon and Onion Tart
A thin, crispy tart topped with smoky bacon, sweet onions, and a creamy custard—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or appetizer.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 large yellow onion
- ½ cup crème fraîche
- 1 large egg
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 475°F. Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface into a thin rectangle, about 1/8-inch thick.
- 2
Transfer dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment. Prick all over with a fork.
- 3
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove and crumble; reserve 1 tbsp fat.
- 4
Slice onion thinly. Sauté in reserved bacon fat over medium until soft and golden, about 8 minutes.
- 5
Whisk crème fraîche, egg, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- 6
Spread cream mixture over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Scatter onions and bacon on top.
- 7
Bake until crust is golden and edges are crispy, 12–15 minutes. Slice and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- rolling pin
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- skillet
- mixing bowl
- whisk
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