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German Onion Pie {Zwiebelkuchen}

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German Onion Pie (Zwiebelkuchen) is a traditional savory pie from Southern Germany, made with tender onions, creamy custard, and baked in a flaky crust. It’s hearty, comforting, and pairs perfectly with wine .

Ingredients

1 pie crust

2 pounds onions, sliced or chopped

1 cup sour cream

4 eggs

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, cook the onions over medium heat until softened and lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sour cream. Season with salt and paprika.
  5. Stir in the cooked onions, and add caraway seeds if using.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
  7. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden on top.
  8. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Blind-bake the crust for 10 minutes before filling to prevent sogginess.

Use crème fraîche instead of sour cream for richness.

Can be made crustless for a quiche-like version.

Pairs best with a crisp white wine.

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