Caramelized Onion and Gorgonzola Quiche
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- Tart Dough (opposite)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound onions, cut crosswise into rings
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 ounces Gorgonzola dolce
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick.
- Press the dough onto the bottom and up the sides of an 8 x 11-inch rectangular tart pan with a removable bottom; trim the dough flush with the top edge of the pan.
- Prick the bottom all over with a fork.
- Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Line the tart shell with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
- Bake until the dough starts to feel firm on the edges, about 20 minutes.
- Remove the parchment and weights; continue baking until the crust is pale golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Leave the oven on.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over low heat until hot but not smoking.
- Cook the onions, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
- Let cool.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, cream, and salt in a medium bowl; season with pepper.
- Crumble in the cheese, and stir in the caramelized onions.
- Pour the mixture into the tart shell; bake until puffed and pale golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Let cool at least 30 minutes before serving.
flour, extravirgin olive oil, onions, eggs, milk, heavy cream, coarse salt, freshly ground pepper, dolce
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/caramelized-onion-and-gorgonzola-quiche-393131 (may not work)