Potato & Caramelised Onion Tart

50 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Finely slice 2 brown onions.
  2. 2Place 2 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan with the sliced onions and a pinch of salt.
  3. 3Cook on medium heat, covered, for 3 minutes, stir, and cook for another 3 minutes.
  4. 4Remove the lid and cook for 10-15 minutes until caramelized.
  5. 5Thinly slice 2 large Desiree potatoes.
  6. 6Combine sliced potatoes, ¾ of the caramelized onions, melted butter, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  7. 7Place the pastry on baking paper and arrange the potato mixture in a circle, leaving a 3cm border.
  8. 8Spread half of the grated cheddar, parmesan, and mozzarella over the potatoes.
  9. 9Add the remaining potato mixture and cheese.
  10. 10Top with the reserved caramelized onions.
  11. 11Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling.
  12. 12Brush with egg wash.
  13. 13Bake at 210°C for 45-50 minutes.
  14. 14Meanwhile, prepare the salad by combining sliced red onion, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, and seasoning.
  15. 15Serve the tart in slices with the salad.

Ingredients

  • 2 brown onions
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large Desiree potatoes
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp thyme
  • 0.5 cup cheddar
  • 0.33 cup parmesan
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 1 30cm square shortcrust pastry
  • 1 egg
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 large handful parsley leaves
  • 1 splash fresh lemon juice

Equipment

knifecutting boardsaucepanwooden spoongraterbaking paperbaking traypastry brush