This delightful tart features a crunchy theebiscuit base, a layer of spiced apple mixture, and a smooth custard filling, all topped with rich speculoos spread. Garnished with walnuts, whipped cream, and speculoos cookies, it’s a fusion of comforting flavors and textures.
Why You’ll Love This
- Fruity Apple Layer: The spiced apple mixture adds a natural sweetness and a hint of cinnamon.
- Creamy Custard: The custard layer provides a smooth, velvety texture that complements the apples.
- Speculoos Twist: The speculoos spread topping adds a unique and rich flavor.
- Versatile Garnishes: The combination of walnuts, whipped cream, and speculoos cookies offers a delightful finish.
Ingredients:
- Base:
- 200g theebiscuit, crushed
- 165g butter, melted
- Apple Mixture:
- 675g apples, peeled and cored (450g net)
- 45g brown sugar
- 8g vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
- 4g cinnamon powder
- Custard (Yellow Cream):
- 3 egg yolks
- 100g granulated sugar
- 16g vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
- 60g cornstarch
- 75ml milk + 600ml milk
- Topping:
- 150g speculoos spread
- Garnish:
- Walnuts
- Whipped cream
- Speculoos cookies
- Apple slices
Instructions:
- Prepare Base: Mix crushed theebiscuit with melted butter and press evenly into the bottom of a 22 cm springform pan lined with parchment paper.
- Apple Layer: Cook apples with brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until soft. Spread over the biscuit base.
- Make Custard: Whisk egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, cornstarch, and 75ml milk. Heat 600ml milk, then gradually add to the yolk mixture. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Spread over the apple layer.
- Add Topping: Once cooled, spread speculoos spread over the custard.
- Chill: Refrigerate, ideally overnight, to allow flavors to blend and set.
- Garnish: Before serving, decorate with walnuts, whipped cream, speculoos cookies, and apple slices.
Enjoy your Apple Speculoos Delight Tart, a perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors!
