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

 * 500 g 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
 * 100 ml fresh milk
 * 100 ml 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.