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French Custard Pie with Apples

Delicious French Custard Pie with Apples: A Silky Delight

This French Custard Pie with Apples is a silky dessert featuring a flaky crust and comforting flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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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: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 package Puff Pastry store-bought or homemade
For the Custard
  • 2 cups Whole Milk or full-fat milk alternative
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or organic sugar/honey
  • 1 fourth cup Cornstarch or arrowroot starch
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract preferably pure
For the Apples
  • 4 medium Apples (Honeycrisp or Golden Delicious) firm and crisp varieties
For Dusting & Garnish
  • powdered sugar for dusting can be omitted or replaced with coconut sugar
  • optional Apricot Jam or Lemon Zest or berry preserves for variation

Equipment

  • 9-inch tart or pie pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare the pan by buttering the bottom and sides.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry to about 12 inches in diameter and fit it into the prepared pan.
  3. Heat the whole milk and heavy cream in a saucepan until steaming, then remove from heat.
  4. Whisk together the eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
  6. Slice the apples into thin wedges and set aside.
  7. Layer the apple slices in the chilled pastry and pour the custard mixture over them.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden-brown on top and slightly jiggly in the center.
  9. Let the pie cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, optionally garnishing with apricot jam or lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Opt for fresh, firm apples for the best flavor and texture, and avoid boiling the milk and cream to prevent curdling.

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