Hearts of Artichoke Pie

1 jar (14 1/2 ounces) of artichoke hearts
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon of butter
6 eggs
1/3 cup of cream
1/2 pound of Emmental cheese, grated
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 9-inch pie shell






Preheat the oven to 320 degrees F. (177 C.).

Drain and chop the artichoke hearts. Reserve the liquid.

Saute the onion in the butter and the reserved liquid. Cook until the onions are translucent. Set them aside.

Whisk together the eggs and the cream.

Add the artichokes, the grated cheese, and the onions to the egg and cream mixture.

Add a dash of salt and a twist or two of pepper.

Pour the mixture into the pie shell and bake for 40 minutes.