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Heat the oven to 400°F
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Peel and trim the roots of the onions but leave them whole. Cook in a large pan of boiling water for 25 mins until tender, then drain, reserving a little cooking water.
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Season the cream and mix in 2 tbsp of the onion water.
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When the onions are cool enough to handle, slice each in half through the root.
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Lay the onion halves, cut side down, in a large baking dish with the bay leaves.
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Pour over the cream, scatter with the parmesan, and bake for 25 mins until the cream is bubbling and the onions are just beginning to brown.