Zwiebelkuchen - German Onion Pie

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Zwiebelkuchen - German Onion Pie

Zwiebelkuchen, a traditional German onion pie, combines caramelized onions and smoky bacon in a creamy filling, all in a buttery crust. Perfect for fall gatherings, it's a taste of German comfort.

Prep Time30

Cook Time50

Total Time1 20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: German

Keyword: German Onion Pie, Savory Pie, Traditional German Recipes, Zwiebelkuchen

Servings: servings

Calories: 435kcal

Ingredients

For the Crust

2 cups All-Purpose Flour
½ cup Unsalted Butter cold and cubed
¼ cup Water cold
½ tsp. Salt

For the Filling

5 large Sweet Onions thinly sliced
6 oz. Bacon diced
1 cup Sour Cream
3 large Eggs
1 tbsp. All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp. Caraway Seeds optional
1 tsp. Salt
½ tsp. Black Pepper ground
¼ tsp. Nutmeg ground

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Instructions

Crust

Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the cold water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2 cups All-Purpose Flour, ½ cup Unsalted Butter, ½ tsp. Salt, ¼ cup Water
Roll Out Dough: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to fit a 10-inch (25cm) tart pan with a removable bottom. Press the dough into the pan and trim any excess. Prick the bottom with a fork.

Filling

Cook Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
6 oz. Bacon
Caramelize Onions: In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and cook over medium heat until they are soft and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
5 large Sweet Onions
Mix Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, heavy cream, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in the caramelized onions, cooked bacon, and caraway seeds if using.
1 cup Sour Cream, 3 large Eggs, 1 tbsp. All-Purpose Flour, 1 tsp. Caraway Seeds, 1 tsp. Salt, ½ tsp. Black Pepper, ¼ tsp. Nutmeg

Assemble & Bake

Fill Crust: Pour the filling into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
Cool: Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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