Caramelised Onion Quiche

Caramelised Onion Quiche by Kathryn our T2T Food Blogger 

Pastry》

2 cups plain flour

150g cold butter, cubes

Cold butter, cubed

1/3 cup cold water

Pinch of thyme

Salt

Quiche Filling》

1 large brow onion, sliced

1 large red onion, sliced

2 cloves of garlic, sliced

2tbs olive oil + 2 tbs butter

4 Eggs

2tbs ricotta

1/3 cup cream

1 cup cheese, grated ( 4 chesses mix is best)

Pinch mixed dried herbs

Salt & pepper

To make the crust place flour, butter,  salt and thyme to a food processor, blitz until combined. Then add cold water and combine until mixture comes together into a dough. Remove from processor, knead on a floured surface into a ball cover with clingfilm place in the fridge for 30 minutes.

In a frying pan heat butter and oil add the sliced onion and garlic sauté them on low for 15 to 20 minutes or till caramelised.

Meanwhile add to a large bowl eggs, ricotta, cream and thyme/salt/pepper whisk till well combined. Add the ¾ of the grated cheese and combine well.

Remove pastry from fridge, on a lightly floured  surface roll out the pastry with a rolling pin to the desired thickness and size. Line a tart shell with pastry (remove any excess overhang from the tin)

Place pastry in pre heated oven of 180° cook for 7 minutes, remove for oven add egg mixture, caramelised onion and remaining cheese bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden-brown.

Serve with side salad.

 Tips

*Any cheeses can be used in places of 4 cheese mix

*Use short crust pastry in place in making it.

*Store leftovers in airtight container in the fridge for 3days.