Caramelised French Onion Tart

Name: Caramelised French Onion Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 25 g Butter ((1 oz)); 4 medium Spanish Onions (thinly sliced); 1 tsp Soft brown sugar; 2 Tbsp Plain Flour; 1 Tbsp Cognac ([Optional]); 1 Egg; 2 Egg yolks; 60 ml Double cream ((4 Tbsp)); 0 Salt (to taste); 0 Pepper (to taste)

by katplaystennis • 2026

Why some badges are missing

Not vegan: Butter → try dairy-free butter
Not gluten-free: Plain Flour → try gluten-free plain flour
Not dairy-free: Butter → try dairy-free butter
Not egg-free: Egg → try ground flaxseed and water (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, rested 5 min)
Not low-FODMAP: Plain Flour → try gluten-free plain flour
Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: Soft brown sugar → try granulated sweetener (such as erythritol)
Not kidney-friendly: Salt → try salt-free herb seasoning (or lemon zest and black pepper)

Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.

Prep

15m

Cook

30m

Serves

Rating

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Total time · 45m

Ingredients

Kitchen Help

Shopping list

25 g Butter — (1 oz)
4 medium Spanish Onions — thinly sliced
1 tsp Soft brown sugar
2 Tbsp Plain Flour
1 Tbsp Cognac — [Optional]
1 Egg
2 Egg yolks
60 ml Double cream — (4 Tbsp)
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste

Tools

· pan
· bowl
· oven

Instructions

Step by step

1
Melt butter in pan.
2
Fry onions very gently for , stirring frequently.
3
Stir in sugar. Cook for .
4
Sprinkle with flour and cook for , stirring.
5
Transfer to bowl and add brandy.
6
Beat the whole egg and egg yolks.
7
Then stir into onions with cream and salt & pepper to taste.
8
Pour in and bake for 30- at 190°C.
9
Leave for .

Per serving

serves 4

Calories

346kcal

Protein

7.5g

Carbs

27g

Fat

25.2g

Fibre

1.9g

Sugar

2.4g

Sodium

70mg

AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.

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