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Serving Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Tarte Flambée
Alsace's answer to pizza: a paper-thin crispy flatbread topped with crème fraîche, sweet caramelized onions, and smoky lardons.
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- Crispy
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Instructions
6 steps- 1
Place a baking stone or heavy baking sheet in the oven and preheat to its absolute maximum temperature (500°F/260°C or higher) for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the crème fraîche and fromage blanc. Season with salt, plenty of black pepper, and a dash of nutmeg.
- 3
Divide the dough and roll it out on parchment paper until it is paper-thin and almost translucent.
- 4
Spread the cream mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 5
Scatter the thinly sliced raw onions and the raw bacon lardons evenly over the cream.
- 6
Transfer the tart (on the parchment paper) onto the preheated baking stone. Bake for 8-12 minutes until the edges are dark and blistered, the bacon is crisp, and the onions are charred at the tips. Serve immediately.
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70/100
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Nutrition
per serving1270
Calories
85 g
Protein
13 g
Carbs
95 g
Fat
Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.
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Chef notes & practical guide
Technique notes, ingredient swaps, serve-alongside ideas, storage guidance, and equipment for this recipe.
Cultural context
Tarte flambee, also called flammekueche, is Alsace's answer to pizza, traditionally baked directly on the floor of a wood-fired bread oven at the very end of the bake, when the residual heat was hot enough to blister a thin dough in minutes but had already dropped too low for a fresh loaf of bread.
Listahan note
This version leans on preheating a baking stone to the oven's maximum temperature well in advance, since reproducing that blistering heat outside a wood oven is what makes or breaks the dish.
Technique cues
- The dough is rolled out until nearly translucent, since a thicker base steams rather than blisters and never develops the characteristic charred, crackling edge.
- Creme fraiche and fromage blanc are whisked together as the base instead of a tomato sauce, giving the tart a tangy, dairy-forward flavor distinct from an Italian-style flatbread.
- Onions and bacon lardons go on raw, not pre-cooked, since the very high, direct heat of the stone cooks them through in the same few minutes the crust needs to crisp.
- Baking at the oven's maximum temperature on a fully preheated stone for only 8 to 12 minutes chars the edges and cooks the onions without drying out the thin base.
Kitchen flow
- Parallel prep
- Prep any side dishes while Tarte Flambée finishes with the smoked bacon lardons or pancetta — the hands-off cook time is the window to use. The bake step is what sets the pace here.
- Make-ahead
- Tarte Flambée reheats well, so cooking it a day ahead and finishing it just before serving is a reasonable way to spread out the work. This one leans on the smoked bacon lardons or pancetta. The bake step is what sets the pace here.
- Leftover move
- Leftover Tarte Flambée reheats well covered on the stove or in the oven with a splash of liquid; avoid the microwave, which tends to toughen the smoked bacon lardons or pancetta on a fast reheat. Plan around the bake; that's the slow part.
- Cleanup rhythm
- Deglaze the pan used for Tarte Flambée with a splash of water or broth right after cooking — it lifts the browned bits before they dry on and saves scrubbing later. This one leans on the smoked bacon lardons or pancetta. The bake step is what sets the pace here.
Ingredient brief
Role, handling, and swap guidance for each key ingredient.
1 batch thin pizza-style dough
Structural base
Purpose: batch thin pizza-style dough defines the shape and texture of the dish.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
1 cup crème fraîche
Flavor support
Purpose: cup crème fraîche supports the balance of Tarte Flambée and should taste integrated.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
1/2 cup fromage blanc
Flavor support
Purpose: cup fromage blanc supports the balance of Tarte Flambée and should taste integrated.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
1 large Spanish onion
Aromatic base
Purpose: large Spanish onion creates the savory foundation before stronger ingredients are added.
Handling: Wash, trim, and cut evenly so the pieces cook at the same pace.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
1/2 lb smoked bacon lardons or pancetta
Main protein or body
Purpose: lb smoked bacon lardons or pancetta gives Tarte Flambée its main substance and carries the seasoning.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
Technique notes
- Tarte flambee is meant to be eaten immediately, cut into strips and shared straight off the paper it baked on, rather than plated and served slowly.
- Rolling the dough directly onto parchment makes transferring the assembled tart onto a hot stone far easier than sliding it off a peel.
- Because the base is so thin, a second tart can go in as soon as the first comes out, making it practical to bake in quick succession for a group.
Ingredient swaps
- Dairy-free direction
- Use a neutral dairy-free butter or oil and a full-fat plant milk (oat or coconut work best for body) anywhere this recipe calls for dairy. This one leans on the smoked bacon lardons or pancetta.
- Nut-aware direction
- Skip the nut garnish or use toasted seeds (sunflower or pumpkin) instead. This one leans on the smoked bacon lardons or pancetta.
- Lower-sodium direction
- Season lighter on salt than the recipe calls for, then adjust right before serving — it's easier to add more than to fix an oversalted batch. This one leans on the smoked bacon lardons or pancetta.
- Weeknight shortcut
- For a faster version, prep the longest-cooking component a day ahead so the night-of cook is mostly assembly and finishing. This one leans on the smoked bacon lardons or pancetta.
Serve alongside
- Fresh berries
- Citrus fruit salad
- Mint leaves
- Black coffee
- Hot tea
- Sparkling water with lemon
Serving suggestions only — check pairings for your household's allergens.
Storage & reheating
- Store covered for 3 to 4 days, refrigerated when dairy, eggs, custard, or fresh fruit are involved.
- Reheat gently only when warmth improves the texture.
- Freeze sturdy baked portions up to 2 months; avoid freezing delicate fresh toppings.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking dish or pan
- Cooling rack
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