Embark on a delightful 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, tart apples encased in a smooth, velvety custard, all brought together in a perfectly baked crust.
Why You'll Love This: This recipe combines the classic comfort of apple pie with the sophistication of a custard dessert. The smooth, indulgent custard paired with the freshness of apples makes every slice irresistibly tempting. It's a wonderful twist on traditional pies, sure to impress with its depth of flavor and elegant presentation.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for any gathering, this apple pie shines at dinner parties, holiday celebrations, or as a special treat for Sunday dinners. It's also a fantastic choice for afternoon tea, offering a refined alternative to ordinary desserts.
Decoration Tips: For an extra touch of elegance, sprinkle powdered sugar lightly over the top of the pie once it has cooled. Garnish with a few thin apple slices or a dollop of whipped cream on each serving. A sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg can add a warm, inviting aroma just before serving.
- Crust Ingredients:
- 150g all-purpose flour
- 100g unsalted butter, chilled
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 5g baking powder
- 2g salt
- Custard Filling Ingredients:
- 400ml milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 40g cornstarch
- 100g sugar
- A dash of vanilla extract
- Filling:
- 2 large apples, peeled and cubed
- Preparation:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the egg yolk, sugar, salt, and sour cream. Mix in the chilled butter.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder. Add the cold water and knead until the dough becomes pliable. Divide the dough into two parts, 70% and 30%, and freeze for 30 minutes.
- For the custard, whisk together milk, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat while gradually stirring in the cornstarch until the mixture thickens.
- Roll out the larger portion of dough to fit a 16cm pie dish. Arrange the apple cubes over the crust. Pour the custard mixture over the apples.
- Grate the smaller portion of the dough and sprinkle it over the custard as a topping.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 30-40 minutes, until the crust is golden.
Enjoy this heartwarming blend of creamy custard and tangy apples encased in a flaky, golden crust!