Caramelized Onion Gruyere Tart (Printable Version)

Buttery pastry with golden onions and Gruyere. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light main.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 sheet puff pastry (about 9 ounces), thawed if frozen

→ Caramelized Onions

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
05 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

→ Filling

09 - 1 1/2 cups Gruyere cheese, grated
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 2/3 cup heavy cream
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Roll the puff pastry out on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Press the pastry into the pan, trim the excess, and prick the base with a fork. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
02 - In a large skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are soft and deep golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in thyme during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
04 - Evenly distribute the caramelized onions over the chilled pastry. Sprinkle grated Gruyere cheese over the onions. Carefully pour the egg and cream mixture over the top, making sure the filling is spread evenly.
05 - Place the tart in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is set. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
06 - Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses pantry-friendly frozen puff pastry which cuts down on prep
  • Features rich Gruyere and deeply caramelized onions for big flavor
  • Great for brunch or a make-ahead lunch
  • Vegetarian-friendly so it pleases a crowd
02 -
  • Rich in calcium thanks to the cheese and cream
  • Store covered in the fridge for up to three days tastes just as good cold
  • Works wonderfully as both a vegetarian main and a side
03 -
  • Always caramelize your onions low and slow for the best deep sweetness
  • Chilling your pastry before filling keeps it ultra flaky
  • A sprinkle of extra grated cheese on top before baking adds a golden finish
  • Eggs and cream combine more smoothly if at room temperature
  • Cut the tart after a short cooling time to get clean beautiful slices

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