Caramalised Red Onion and Red Pepper Tart

Prep Time: 25

Cook time: 35

Serves: 4

Description
This really is the crème de la crème of tarts. Great at any time, the flavours in this dish are absolutely exquisite. Serve with vegetables or salad for a tasty meal.

Ingredients
500g shortcrust pastry, freshly made or ready prepared

1 tbsp olive oil

4 large red onions, thinly sliced

2 large red peppers, deseeded and thinly sliced

1 tsp balsamic vinegar

1 tsp brown sugar

100ml fresh milk

100ml fresh cream

4 large free range eggs, beaten

6 oz cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.

2. Roll the pastry to fit a greased 9 inch flan tin. Push well into the tin and bake blind for 10 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

3. Heat oil in a medium sized saucepan and lightly fry the onions for 10-15 minutes until very soft and brown. Add the peppers, balsamic vinegar and sugar and continue to cook for a further 5-10 minutes until caramelised.

4. Sprinkle half the cheese in the bottom of the flan case and top with the onion and pepper mixture.

5. In a mixing bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, cream, remaining cheese and salt and pepper to taste.

6. Pour over the other ingredients in the flan case and bake for 35-40 minutes until the flan has set.