Alsatian Tarte Flambée (Flammenkueche)
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Alsatian Tarte Flambée (Flammenkueche)

Tarte flambée, or flammenkueche in Alsatian, is a traditional recipe that is simple and quick to prepare in the oven. It consists of a thin, crispy crust topped with crème fraîche, thinly sliced onions, and smoked bacon bits. Baked at a high temperature, it becomes golden and crispy, perfect for a convivial and authentic French meal.

Prep⏱️ 20 min
Cook🔥 15 min
Servings👥 4 servings
Difficulty📊 Very Easy
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🛒 Ingredients

4 servings

4
  • 10.5 oz thin pizza dough
  • 1 cup crème fraîche (or sour cream)
  • 3 medium onions
  • 7 oz smoked bacon bits
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper

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Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425°F

  2. 2

    Roll out the thin dough onto a baking sheet

  3. 3

    Thinly slice the onions and sauté them with the bacon bits for 5 minutes

  4. 4

    Spread the crème fraîche over the dough

  5. 5

    Distribute the onions and bacon bits over the cream

  6. 6

    Season with salt and pepper

  7. 7

    Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown

💡 Chef's Tip

For extra crispiness, increase the oven temperature. You can add cheese (Emmental) or vegetables according to your preferences. Prepare the onions and bacon in advance.