How to make Zwiebelkuchen – the famous German onion pie. This recipe is from the region of Swabia.Go straight to the Recipe Card orRead on for relevant information and step-by-step pictures (about 2 mins)What is Zwiebelkuchen?Zwiebelkuchen is a savory German onion pie. It is prepared with a crust filled with a mixture of eggs, cream, cooked onions and frequently bacon. Essentially a hybrid between a deep dish pizza and a quiche. Flavor wise this German onion tart is remarkably similar to Flammkuchen.In direct translation from German the meaning of the specialty is onion cake (Zwiebel=onion and Kuchen=cake).The traditional shape is round but modern versions include sheet style rectangular onion pies.BackgroundIn Germany onion pie is enjoyed year round, but it reaches the peak of its popularity during the fall harvest each year. It is the main gastronomic focus on the menu of the wine festivals of Germany’s wine regions (Baden, Rhine, Palatinate, Franconia, etc) as well as the Weimer oni...
