Exquisite Apple Pie with Luscious Custard Filling

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:
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the egg yolk, sugar, salt, and sour cream. Mix in the chilled butter.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Grate the smaller portion of the dough and sprinkle it over the custard as a topping.
  6. 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!