Exquisite apple pie with luscious custard filling

Embark on a delicious culinary journey with this exquisite apple pie, featuring a tender, buttery crust and a rich, creamy custard filling. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet and tart apples coated in a creamy, velvety custard, all brought together in a perfectly baked crust.

Why you'll love it: This recipe combines the classic comfort of apple pie with the sophistication of a cream dessert. The creamy and delicious custard combined with the freshness of the apples makes each slice irresistibly tempting. This is a wonderful twist on traditional pies, sure to impress with its depth of flavor and elegant presentation.

Perfect occasion: Perfect for any gathering, this apple pie shines at dinners, parties or as a special treat for Sunday dinners. It's also a fantastic choice for afternoon tea, offering a refined alternative to ordinary desserts.

Decorating Tips: For an extra touch of elegance, lightly sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the tart once cooled. Garnish with a few thin apple slices or a dollop of whipped cream on each serving. A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg can add a warm, inviting aroma just before serving.

• Crust Ingredients:
  • 150 g all-purpose flour
  • 100 g unsalted butter, chilled
  • 3 tablespoons of sour cream
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of cold water
  • 5g of baking powder
  • 2g of salt

• Custard filling ingredients:
  • 400 ml of milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 40g cornstarch
  • 100g of sugar
  • A pinch of vanilla extract

• Filling:
  • 2 large apples, peeled and cut into cubes
• Preparation:
  1. In a bowl, mix the egg yolk, sugar, salt and sour cream. Add the cooled butter.
  2. Sift the flour and baking powder. Add cold water and knead until the dough becomes soft. Divide the dough into two parts, 70% and 30%, and freeze for 30 minutes.
  3. For the custard, whisk together the milk, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, gradually incorporating the cornstarch until the mixture thickens.
  4. Roll out the larger portion of dough to fit a 16cm pie dish. Arrange the apple cubes on the crust. Pour the custard mixture over the apples.
  5. Grate the smaller portion of dough and sprinkle it over the custard as a topping.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 30 to 40 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.

Appreciate this comforting blend of creamy custard and tangy apples coated in a flaky, golden crust!