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Golden Potato and Balsamic Torte with Fresh Thyme

A delightful recipe combining savory potatoes and sweet balsamic vinegar in a beautiful torte, perfect for impressing guests without spending all day in the kitchen.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 piece pre-made pie crust Store-bought for convenience
  • 2 pounds golden potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup cream (heavy or light) Substitutions possible
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Adds flavor and richness
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves Plus extra for garnish
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • for drizzling Olive oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the thinly sliced golden potatoes with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle a little olive oil and add the sliced onion. Sauté until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Assembling the Torte
  1. Place the pre-made pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish or tart pan.
  2. Layer half of the seasoned potatoes in the crust, followed by the sautéed onions, then top with the remaining potato slices.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and cream. Pour this mixture over the layered potatoes.
  4. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and drizzle a little olive oil over the top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
  2. Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and garnish with fresh thyme.

Notes

This torte tastes even better the next day, so it's perfect for leftovers. Feel free to mix in different kinds of potatoes for variety.