Tarte flambée
The Flammekueche is a classic from Alsace: wafer-thin, crispy dough, topped with sour cream, thick onion slices and plenty of bacon. The recipe convinces with its rustic taste, the mixture of creamy, hearty and crispy - a feel-good meal that combines tradition and modernity. Together with the matching Pinot Blanc from Alsace or an international white wine, the result is a food pairing that is sociable, cordial and uncomplicated at all times.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main course, Snack, Appetizer
Cuisine Alsatian, French, Regional
Servings 2 Persons
Calories 610 kcal
For the Flammeküche dough
- 180 g Wheat flour Type 405
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 90 Ml Water
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the topping
- 150 g Sour cream alternatively crème fraîche
- 1 small onion
- 80 g smoked bacon streaky
- Salt Pepper, nutmeg
Preparing the dough
Knead flour, oil, water and salt in a bowl to form a smooth dough.
Shape the dough into a ball, cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
Prepare the topping
Peel the onion and cut into fine rings.
Cut the bacon into thin strips or cubes.
Roll out the dough & top
Preheat the oven to 250°C (hot air).
Roll out the dough very thinly on baking paper (rectangular or round), place on the baking tray.
Spread the sour cream evenly, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Spread onion rings and bacon strips on top of the sour cream.
Bake
Bake for 12-15 minutes until crispy, until dough is golden brown and bacon is fried.
Sprinkle with chives if desired.
Recommended Accompaniments
Leaf salad with chive vinaigrette
Lamb's lettuce with walnuts
Fresh radishes with salt & bread
Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 17gFat: 28g
Keyword Alsace, Flammekueche, Tarte flambée, Sour cream, Bacon, Wine accompaniment, Pinot Blanc, Onion