Caramelised Red Onion & Feta Tartlets

Preheat the oven to moderate 180°C (350°F/Gas 4). Heat the oil in a frying pan (do not use a non-stick one or the onion won't caramelise). Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, or until dark gold. Add the thyme, stir well and transfer to a bowl to cool.

Grease 24 shallow patty tin holes. Using an 8 em cutter, cut out 24 pastry (ounds and line the tins with the rounds.

Divide the onion among the patty cases, then spoon the feta over the onion. Combine the eggs with the cream, season and pour into the pastry cases. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until puffed and golden. Leave in the tins for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.