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Savory Cottage Cheese Tart

Easy Home Cooking
This Savory Cottage Cheese Tart is a simple yet elegant dish that’s perfect for brunch, light lunch, or a cozy dinner side. With a rich, creamy filling and sweet roasted onions on top, it’s full of comforting flavors and textures that feel both wholesome and indulgent.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Pre-Bake Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pie crust
  • 250 g cottage cheese
  • 50 g parmigiano grated
  • 1 egg
  • 40 g pearl onions about 3–4 small onions
  • ⅓ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Press the pie crust into a tart pan and prick the bottom and sides with a fork.
  • Pre-bake the crust at 200°C (390°F) for 10 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, lightly beat the egg.
  • Add cottage cheese, parmigiano, and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Peel and thinly slice pearl onions lengthwise. Brush the tops with olive oil.
  • Remove crust from oven, spread the cheese mixture over the base.
  • Arrange the onions on top, oiled side up. Sprinkle with black pepper.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/savory-cottage-cheese-tart/

Notes

  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer texture.
  • Pre-baking the crust prevents sogginess.
  • Pearl onions can be swapped with thinly sliced shallots.