Caramelised French Onion Tart — recipe by katplaystennis
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Caramelised French Onion Tart

by katplaystennis • 2026

Prep

15m

Cook

30m

Serves

4

Rating

Total time · 45m

Ingredients

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  • 25 g Butter — (1 oz)

  • 4 medium Spanish Onions — thinly sliced

  • 1 tsp Soft brown sugar

  • 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

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  1. 1

    Melt butter in pan.

  2. 2

    Fry onions very gently for , stirring frequently.

  3. 3

    Stir in sugar. Cook for .

  4. 4

    Sprinkle with flour and cook for , stirring.

  5. 5

    Transfer to bowl and add brandy.

  6. 6

    Beat the whole egg and egg yolks.

  7. 7

    Then stir into onions with cream and salt & pepper to taste.

  8. 8

    Pour in and bake for 30- at 190°C.

  9. 9

    Leave for .

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