Description
A savory and elegant French Onion Tarte Tatin that combines the sweetness of caramelized onions with the buttery goodness of puff pastry. This impressive dish is perfect for entertaining or as a special treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Onions:
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Other:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- ½ cup shredded Gruyère cheese (optional)
- Fresh thyme sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 400°F.
- Caramelize onions: In a skillet, cook onions with butter and olive oil until caramelized. Add balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the pastry: Spread the onions in the skillet, top with cheese if desired, cover with puff pastry, and make slits for steam.
- Bake: Transfer to the oven and bake until golden brown.
- Serve: Cool slightly, invert onto a plate, garnish, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra depth, deglaze the onions with white wine before adding balsamic.
- This dish is versatile and can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
