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French Custard Pie with Apples

Delicious French Custard Pie with Apples for Cozy Nights

Experience the magic of French Custard Pie with Apples, a delightful dessert that brings the essence of Paris into your home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Use frozen or homemade; opt for gluten-free if needed.
Custard
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Provides richness; almond milk may alter texture.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Essential for smooth custard.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens custard beautifully.
  • 4 large Eggs Critical for setting the custard.
  • 3 tablespoons Cornstarch Thickens without graininess; use tapioca starch for gluten-free.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Choose real vanilla for richer taste.
Apples
  • 2 cups Apples Use your favorite varieties; slice thinly.

Equipment

  • 9-inch tart or pie pan
  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter the tart pan.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry until ¼ inch thick and fit it into the pan.
  3. In a saucepan, combine whole milk and heavy cream; heat until just steaming.
  4. Whisk eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually combine warm milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking.
  6. Cook the custard on low heat until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Slice apples thinly and arrange them in the pastry shell.
  8. Pour custard mixture over the apples evenly.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden-brown and set.
  10. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in a covered container; keeps fresh for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for a month.

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