Easy tuna pie : crispy & ultra soft 🐟

Perfect for dinner or brunch, this tuna tart is quick, tender, and full of flavor. We love its golden pastry, its creamy tuna, onion, and mustard filling—and most of all, its simplicity . You will be able to adjust the portions , check your cupboard , display the nutrition and choose from our variations so you never get bored.

Serve it with a crisp green salad… and have everyone happy in under an hour ⏱️.

Ingredients & switch portions

Base for 6 portions (24 cm round mold). Click to adapt:

Clever substitutions : light cream (or skyr), puff pastry, well-drained tuna in oil, cream cheese instead of some of the cream.

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Calories & Nutrition

Step-by-step preparation

1. Preheat the oven : 180°C, fan-assisted.
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2. Prepare the filling : drain the tuna and crumble it. Chop the onion. Whisk the eggs, cream, mustard , salt, pepper, and herbs; add the tuna and onion.
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3. Line the mold : roll out the dough into a 24 cm mold, prick the bottom with a fork, brush with a layer of mustard if you like.
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4. Pour & garnish : Pour the mixture over the mixture, add the grated cheese. Optional: sprinkle with tomato slices on top.
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5. Bake for approximately 35 minutes at 180°C, until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
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Savory variations & twists

Tuna-tomatoes-mustard : tomato slices + 1 tbsp of mustard on the bottom.
Tuna-spinach : add 150g of pan-fried and well-drained spinach.
Light version : light cream or skyr, only 60g of cheese.
Coconut curry : replace the cream with 180 ml of coconut milk + 1 tsp of mild curry.
Gluten-free : store-bought or homemade gluten-free shortcrust pastry.

Conservation & batch cooking

Keep for 3 days in the refrigerator , covered with film. Reheat for 10 minutes at 160°C. Freeze (already sliced) for up to 2 months - defrost in the refrigerator then return to the oven to crisp up.

Service ideas and pairings

• With green salad , lemon vinaigrette.
• Fresh herbs: chives, parsley, dill.
• Drink: sparkling water with lemon, chilled dry white wine.
• Lunchbox: cold, with cherry tomatoes and raw vegetables.

Frequently Asked Questions

Anti-failure tips

• Drain the tuna very well to avoid excess moisture.
• Seed the tomatoes if you are adding them.
• Grated cheese: not too much, to keep the filling light.
• Rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven for a clean cut.

Smart budget & sources

Indicative cost: ~ €1.20 per portion depending on the season (tuna, eggs, cream, pasta). For even more savory ideas, take a look at all our recipes .