Apple Custard Tart
Apple Custard Tart is a delightful dessert featuring a buttery crust, creamy custard filling, and beautifully arranged apple slices. Perfect for any occasion, this European-inspired treat is topped with cinnamon, almonds, and powdered sugar for a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
The Apple Custard Tart is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of apples with the creamy richness of a smooth custard filling, all nestled in a tender, buttery crust. The tart is topped with beautifully arranged apple slices, sprinkled with a touch of cinnamon and sugar for added warmth and flavor. A light dusting of powdered sugar and a scattering of almonds provide the perfect finishing touch, adding texture and a hint of nuttiness. This elegant dessert is ideal for any occasion, offering a harmonious balance of flavors and textures that is both comforting and sophisticated.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 70 ml oil
- 60 g sugar
- Vanilla or lemon extract (to taste)
- A pinch of salt
- About 260 g flour
- 5 g baking powder
- 1 egg
- 400 ml milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- Lemon extract or zest (to taste)
- 4 apples (sliced)
- Almonds (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
- Cinnamon (optional)
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Sugar: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 80mg
Directions
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In a bowl, mix 1 egg, 60 g sugar, and a few drops of lemon extract or vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add 70 ml oil while mixing. Add 200 g flour, a pinch of salt, and 5 g baking powder. Mix until a dough forms. Shape the dough into a ball and set aside.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 egg, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons corn starch, and a few drops of lemon juice or zest. Gradually stir in 400 ml milk and mix well. Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a creamy consistency.
Spread the filling evenly over the prepared dough. -
Slice the 4 apples into thin pieces. Arrange the apple slices on top of the filling. Sprinkle with a pinch of sugar or cinnamon, and optionally add almonds for extra flavor and texture. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 20 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the edges of the dough are golden.
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Let the dessert cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature.
