Keto Chäschüechli (Crustless Cheese Tartlet)
Crustless Cheese Tartlet
Yes, with a tweak: ensure it's made without a traditional flour-based pastry crust. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A savory, crustless tartlet featuring a rich blend of Swiss cheeses (e.g., Gruyère, Emmental) baked with eggs and cream, seasoned with onions and herbs. A classic Swiss appetizer or light meal, adapted for keto.
Key ingredients
Mixed Swiss cheeses (Gruyère, Emmental), heavy cream, eggs, butter, finely diced onions, fresh chives, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure it's made without a traditional flour-based pastry crust. Confirm no flour is used as a thickener in the filling.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Keto Chäschüechli bitte. Ist es ohne Mehlteigboden zubereitet? Und wird keine Mehlbindung in der Füllung verwendet?
Keto Chäschüechli, please. Is it made without a flour-based crust? And no flour used to thicken the filling?
Watch out for
Traditional pastry crust (must be omitted), flour used as a thickener in the filling, added sugar to onions (unlikely for savory), high-carb side garnishes.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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