Indulge in this exquisite French-inspired Apple Pudding Cake that echoes the rich, creamy texture of a classic cheesecake. With its tender crust, refreshing apple layer, and velvety pudding mix, this dessert strikes a perfect balance between elegance and comfort food.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Creamy and Fruity: Combines the richness of pudding and the freshness of apples.
- Versatile and Crowd-Pleasing: Great for any occasion, from family dinners to elegant gatherings.
- Simple yet Sophisticated: Easy to make with a gourmet feel.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for teatime, dessert after a French-themed dinner, or whenever you crave a touch of Parisian sweetness.
Ingredients:
- For the Base:
- 2 cups Flour (200-250g)
- 100g Butter (room temperature)
- 4 tbsp Sugar
- 1 Egg
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- For the Pudding Mix:
- 500 ml Milk
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 packet Vanilla Pudding Powder (use half for Turkish followers)
- 400g Quark (or Labneh Cheese)
- 1 Egg
- Lemon Zest
- Additional Ingredients:
- 2 Apples
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- Sliced Almonds
- Powdered Sugar
Instructions:
- Pudding Preparation:
- Cook the vanilla pudding with milk and sugar. Let it cool.
- Dough Preparation:
- Mix flour, butter, sugar, egg, and baking powder to form the dough.
- Apple Preparation:
- Peel and dice the apples. Mix with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Pudding Mix:
- To the cooled pudding, add quark/labneh, egg, and lemon zest. Mix well.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Press the dough into a greased, lined 24 cm baking pan.
- Spread the diced apples over the dough.
- Pour the pudding mixture on top and smooth it out.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds on the surface.
- Baking:
- Bake at 170°C for approximately 50 minutes.
- Ideally, let it rest in the fridge overnight.
- Final Touch:
- Remove from the mold, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
This cake offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, making it a delightful treat for any dessert lover.
