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Nutritional Values

🔥720kcal
💪28gProtein
🌾48gCarbs
🥑45gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Lucerne Cheese Pie

How to order / say it
Say it Luzerner Chässchnitten — [Loo-zer-nuh Khess-nit-uhn]
Order I'd like the Lucerne Cheese Pie, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne den Luzerner Chässchnitten, bitte.
Say locally

A savory pie made with various local Swiss cheeses, baked to a golden perfection.

Why try it?

This dish reflects the abundant dairy culture of Lucerne, showcasing rich, hearty flavors. It's a staple of local cuisine that highlights the importance of cheese in Swiss history and daily life.

How it tastes

The pie is creamy and savory, with a robust cheese flavor that's complemented by a flaky, buttery crust. Each bite delivers the harmonious combination of melted cheese and pastry that's both comforting and indulgent.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Originating in the mid-19th century, Lucerne Cheese Pie became popular due to the region's strong cheese-making traditions. The dish was a common meal among locals due to its accessibility and has since become a beloved classic at gatherings and celebrations.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥛 200 g Swiss cheese
  • 🌾 250 g Pastry dough
  • 🧄 1 medium Onion
  • 🥛 100 ml Heavy cream
  • 🥚 2 Eggs
  • 🧂 1/4 tsp Nutmeg

Method

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
  2. 2 Roll out the pastry dough and place it into a pie pan.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs, cream, and grated cheese with nutmeg, then pour into the pastry.
  4. 4 Slice onions thinly and layer on top of the cheese mixture.
  5. 5 Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

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