Flammkuchen Elsässer Art (Crispy Thin Flatbread with Crème Fraîche, Leeks & Mushrooms) – Authentic Germany Recipe
Baden and Palatinate wine-country flatbread baked until the edges blister crisp.
- Country of Origin
- 🇩🇪 Germany (Central Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Ultra-thin crispy flatbread dough, Crème fraîche or oat cream, Thinly sliced leeks, Freshly grated nutmeg, Thyme
Ingredients for Flammkuchen Elsässer Art (Crispy Thin Flatbread with Crème Fraîche, Leeks & Mushrooms) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) ultra-thin crispy flatbread dough, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups crème fraîche or oat cream, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup thinly sliced leeks
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with freshly grated nutmeg
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Germany seasoning (thyme, cracked black pepper)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, freshly grated nutmeg, and thyme, cracked black pepper for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine ultra-thin crispy flatbread dough and crème fraîche or oat cream with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with thinly sliced leeks and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.