Mini Pissaladière
€8.50
Pie (serves 2 persons)
About this dish
A French-style tart featuring a thick layer of slow-cooked onions on a crisp, buttery puff pastry base. The onions are caramelized with white wine, garlic, and thyme for a deep, savory sweetness that balances the salty punch of anchovies and Niçoise olives. The texture is a mix of flaky, golden pastry and soft, jammy onions. Perfect for the aperitif. Ready to eat at room temperature or quickly warmed in the oven for extra crunch. ⚠️ Allergens: Wheat (gluten), Fish (anchovies), Dairy (butter).
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About Mr. Saucy
Mr. Saucy delivers restaurant-quality ready-made meals with an elevated culinary experience. Our dishes showcase fusion elements and bold, flavor-forward approaches inspired by classical European culinary traditions and global cuisines.
Each dish is carefully prepared by skilled chefs and delivered fresh to your door in tamper-proof sealed containers—ready to heat and enjoy. Microwavable, freezer-safe, and resealable for convenient storage. No prep work, no cleanup, just authentic restaurant flavors at home.
Easy ordering: Place your order up to 48 hours before delivery.
Serving: Bruges, Damme, and Knokke-Heist, Belgium
Recipe by Mr Saucy aka Christophe
Christophe is a culinary professional with expertise in French and global cuisine. He has developed recipes and cooking techniques that bridge traditional methods with modern home cooking approaches. Christophe focuses on making classic culinary techniques accessible to home cooks through clear instruction and practical applications. He studied at Le Cordon Bleu Paris and has work experience at a two star Michelin restaurant.
Homecook turned pro with a Cordon Bleu Paris graduate
How to Heat & Serve
Oven Method (Recommended)
160°C for 15 minutes
Preheat oven to 160°C. Transfer pissaladière to an oven-safe tray or baking sheet (plastic container cannot go in oven). Heat for 12-15 minutes until pastry becomes golden and crisp, and onions are warmed through. For elegant presentation, serve directly from the oven tray at your table while still warm.
Microwave Method
Medium power for 3 minutes
Microwave on medium power (50%) for 2-3 minutes until onions are warmed through. Note: Microwave heating is convenient but won't restore the pastry's signature flaky crispness as effectively as oven method.
Why Choose Our Chef-Prepared Pissaladière
Authentic pissaladière requires mastering the French technique of wine deglazing—repeatedly caramelizing onions, then deglazing with white wine to capture the concentrated sucs (brown bits) that build layers of complex, savory-sweet flavor. This process takes 60-75 minutes of constant attention and precise heat control that's difficult to achieve in home kitchens. Our chef uses traditional Provençal methods, caramelizing onions with fresh thyme and garlic, then deglazing 2-3 times to create the deep, jammy texture that defines exceptional pissaladière. The all-butter puff pastry is rolled and laminated to achieve the signature flaky layers that shatter perfectly under fork pressure.
Skip the 90-minute prep of slow-cooking onions, monitoring deglazing cycles, and working with temperamental puff pastry dough. Still serve the sophisticated French bistro appetizer that impresses dinner guests who appreciate authentic Provençal cuisine. Perfect for aperitif hour, cocktail parties, or as an elegant starter before a special meal. The balance of sweet caramelized onions, briny anchovies, and buttery pastry creates the classic flavor profile found in Nice's best cafés—now ready in just 15 minutes from your oven, or enjoyed immediately at room temperature as tradition dictates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reheat this Puff Pastry Pissaladière?
For best results, transfer to an oven-safe tray and heat at 160°C for 12-15 minutes until pastry crisps and onions warm through. Alternatively, microwave on medium power (50%) for 2-3 minutes, though oven heating preserves the signature flaky texture better. Serve immediately while pastry is crisp.
How long will this stay fresh in my fridge?
Keep in the original box at 4°C or below. Stays fresh for 2-3 days after delivery. The container is resealable, so no need for plastic wrap or transferring. The wine-deglazed onions and butter-based pastry maintain quality well when properly refrigerated.
Can I freeze this pissaladière?
Yes, wrap it in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator before reheating. While the onion topping freezes beautifully, note that puff pastry may lose some crispness after freezing. Reheat in oven at 175°C for best texture restoration.
What's the actual portion size?
Each order contains one complete pissaladière pie serving 6 people as an appetizer or starter course. This is designed as a shared appetizer for aperitif hour, not individual main course portions. Cut into 6 elegant slices, perfect for beginning a French-style dinner party or cocktail reception.
Does this contain allergens?
Yes, contains wheat/gluten (puff pastry), fish (anchovies), and dairy (butter in pastry). Also contains garlic and olives. Not suitable for those with gluten intolerance, fish allergies, or dairy sensitivities. The anchovies are traditional and essential to authentic pissaladière flavor profile.
What should I serve this with for drinks?
Pairs beautifully with chilled Provençal rosé—the wine's acidity cuts through rich butter while complementing the savory onions. Alternatively, try a crisp French Chablis or Belgian wheat beer. For non-alcoholic options, sparkling water with lemon cleanses the palate between bites of this rich appetizer.
Is this fully cooked and ready to eat?
Yes, this pissaladière arrives fully cooked by our chef and can be enjoyed at room temperature immediately, as is traditional in Provence. Simply slice and serve for aperitif. Reheating is optional—it enhances the pastry's flakiness but isn't required for food safety or flavor.
Can I serve this at room temperature?
Absolutely—this is how pissaladière is traditionally served in French bistros and markets. The flavors of caramelized onions, anchovies, and olives actually develop beautifully at room temperature. Remove from refrigerator 20-30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor. Reheating is purely for texture preference.
Storage & Freshness
Refrigeration
Keep in original box in refrigerator at 4°C or below. The container is resealable, so simply close the lid—no need for plastic wrap or transferring to another dish. Stays fresh for 2-3 days after delivery. The wine-deglazed onions and butter-based pastry maintain their quality well when properly stored.
Freezing
Seal tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator before serving or reheating. Note that while the onion topping freezes excellently, puff pastry may lose some of its signature flakiness after freezing. Restore texture by reheating in oven at 175°C for 15-18 minutes.
Shelf Life
Best consumed within 5 days of delivery.
Perfect Pairings
- •Provençal rosé wine—the crisp acidity and subtle fruit notes complement the sweet caramelized onions while cutting through the rich butter in the pastry, creating perfect balance
- •French Chablis or unoaked Chardonnay—the mineral notes enhance the briny anchovies and olives while the wine's body matches the pastry's richness
- •Belgian wheat beer like Hoegaarden—the citrus and coriander notes provide refreshing contrast to the savory onions and salty toppings, cleansing the palate between bites
- •Crisp French cidre (hard cider)—traditional Norman pairing where apple's sweetness balances the umami-rich anchovies and creates authentic French bistro experience
- •Sparkling water with fresh lemon—for non-alcoholic option, the effervescence and citrus cut through the butter and refresh the palate, perfect for aperitif service