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Onion Cottage Cheese Tart

Onion Cottage Cheese Tart

  • Author: Lina
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

The Onion Cottage Cheese Tart is a simple, comforting, and versatile dish featuring sweet caramelized onions combined with creamy cottage cheese in a flaky puff pastry or pie crust. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or a light dinner, this tart requires minimal ingredients and easy steps, offering a delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors with customizable options for various dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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Filling Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet or yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or chives), chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Crust & Cooking

  • 1 sheet puff pastry or pie crust (about 9–10 inches)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (for sautéing onions)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the onions: Slice the onions thinly. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes until they are soft and golden brown, developing natural sweetness without burning.
  2. Mix the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the caramelized onions with cottage cheese, beaten eggs, minced garlic, fresh herbs, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently until the mixture is evenly blended.
  3. Prepare the crust: Roll out the puff pastry or pie crust on a baking sheet or tart pan. Prick the base lightly with a fork to prevent bubbling during baking.
  4. Assemble the tart: Spread the onion and cottage cheese filling evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges if you wish to fold them slightly for a freeform tart style.
  5. Bake to perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is set. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Caramelize onions slowly over medium heat for maximum sweetness and flavor.
  • If cottage cheese is watery, drain excess moisture to prevent a soggy tart.
  • For extra crispness, blind bake the crust for 5–7 minutes before adding the filling.
  • Use fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme, or chives for bright, aromatic notes.
  • Serve the tart slightly warm or at room temperature to best enjoy its flavors.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of tart)
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 220 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg

Keywords: onion tart, cottage cheese tart, savory tart, caramelized onion recipe, vegetarian tart, easy tart recipe

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