Wähe

Wähe is a delicious Swiss tart made in sweet and savory versions. The sweet version is prepared with seasonal fruits such as plums, apricots, rhubarb, and apples, while the savory ones typically include cheese, spinach, or onions, similar to the French quiche. It is believed that the first versions of wähe were baked at home with leftover bread dough. Even though wähe was considered a poor man’s meal in the past, over time, the dish became popular with the middle class and was often consumed during fasting or on Fridays. Nowadays, both the sweet and the savory versions are prepared throughout the country.