Flammkuchen/Flammekueche (tarte flambee)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
512 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
French
Flammkuchen/Flammekueche (tarte flambee)
Description
Flammkuchen, or tarte flambee, begins with a simple dough made from flour, oil, salt, and water rolled very thin. The dough is then topped with crème fraîche mixed with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Thin strips of bacon are cooked until just browning, and onions sautéed with butter until softened but not heavily browned, then spread over the tart base.
The tart is baked at 450°F (230°C) on a parchment-lined tray until the crust is crispy and toppings are cooked through. Optional Gruyère cheese adds an additional layer of mild salty flavor. The final result is a crisp-edged, lightly creamy tart with savory smoky bacon and sweet onion flavors.
If crème fraîche is unavailable, a blend of sour cream and Greek yogurt works well as a substitute. Gruyère cheese is optional but complements the savory elements nicely.
Ingredients
For the base
- 1 cup all-purpose flour plain flour
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil olive oil/vegetable oil as you prefer, generic cooking oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup water or a little more as needed
For the topping
- 2 ½ oz Bacon smoked
- ½ onion medium
- ½ tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoon crème fraîche
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- ¼ cup gruyere cheese approx, optional
Instructions
- Mix together the flour, oil, salt and water in a bowl. If it's too dry and won't come together, add a little more water, but it will be a relatively dry dough. Knead for a minute then set aside while you prepare the toppings.
- Preheat the oven to 450F/230C. Line a large baking sheet/tray (half sheet) with parchment.
- Cut the bacon in to thin strips ('lardons') and cook in a small skillet/frying pan over a medium heat until they are just starting to brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add the onions to the pan, along with the butter, and cook a few minutes until the onions have softened but are only just browning.
- Add the nutmeg, salt and pepper to the creme fraiche and mix well.
- Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a circle/oval as thin as you can (around ⅛in/3mm).
- Transfer the dough to the lined baking sheet then spread the creme fraiche over the top, leaving a space around the edge without any topping.
- Spread over the sauteed onions then top with the bacon, spreading them as evenly as you can. Top with the gruyere, if using, then bake for around 10 minutes until the edges are lightly brown and crisp and the toppings are just starting to color.
Notes
- Use a mix of sour cream and Greek yogurt as a crème fraîche substitute for similar tang and texture.
- Adding Gruyère cheese is optional but enhances the tart with a mild, creamy saltiness.
- Roll the dough as thinly as possible for a crisp crust characteristic of Flammkuchen.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 577mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 214IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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