This Puff Pastry Apple-Cinnamon Tart combines the warm, comforting flavors of spiced apples and flaky puff pastry in a stunning tart. The vanilla pudding gives the filling a creamy texture, while the apples provide natural sweetness and tartness. A sprinkle of sliced almonds adds a lovely crunch, and the cinnamon sugar topping brings everything together. With its crisp golden crust and beautifully woven dough strips on top, this tart is the perfect dessert for cozy fall evenings or any special occasion.
Why You’ll Love This: This tart is easy to make yet looks impressive with its intricate lattice top and golden puff pastry. The creamy apple filling is perfectly spiced with cinnamon and sweetened with a hint of vanilla, making each bite warm and comforting. The puff pastry provides a delightful contrast with its crispy layers, while the almonds add a nutty crunch. It’s a delicious and visually stunning dessert that’s sure to impress.
Perfect Occasion: This tart is perfect for any gathering or celebration, especially in the fall when apples are in season. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert, or enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee for a cozy afternoon treat. It’s great for family dinners, holidays, or any time you want to serve something special yet easy to make.
Decoration Tips: For a beautiful presentation, dust the tart with powdered sugar after it has cooled for a delicate finish. You can also add a drizzle of caramel sauce or a few extra sliced almonds on top for added texture and flavor. Serve the tart in neat slices and garnish with a small sprig of mint or edible flowers for a touch of elegance.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 370 ml clear apple juice
- 1 pack vanilla pudding powder (38 g)
- 60 g sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp vanilla sugar
- 4 small apples, peeled, cored, and sliced thinly
- 30 g sliced almonds
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- Melted butter, for brushing
- Brown sugar, for sprinkling
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and butter a tart pan with a removable base, or a 24 cm springform pan.
- Cook the Pudding: In a saucepan, whisk together the apple juice, vanilla pudding powder, 60 g of sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens into a pudding-like consistency. Alternatively, in a Thermomix, cook for 5 minutes at 90°C on reverse level 3. Remove from heat and let the pudding cool slightly.
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples thinly. Place them in a bowl and stir in the cooked pudding mixture along with the sliced almonds. Let the mixture cool completely.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry and line the prepared tart pan with it, pressing the dough gently into the edges. Trim any excess dough and use the scraps to cut out about 5 thin strips of dough, each about 2 cm wide, for the lattice top. Prick the dough base several times with a fork.
- Assemble the Tart: Spread the apple and pudding mixture evenly over the puff pastry base. Arrange the dough strips in a diamond pattern on top of the apple mixture to create a lattice. Lightly brush the dough strips with melted butter and sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Bake: Bake the tart in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Let the tart cool completely before removing it from the pan. Dust with powdered sugar and slice into pieces for serving.
Enjoy this delicious Puff Pastry Apple-Cinnamon Tart, a perfect blend of flavors and textures!