Description
Indulge in the exquisite Apple Mille Feuille with Vanilla Custard, a gluten-free dessert that marries crispy pastry with rich custard and sweet baked apples. Perfect for tea time or any celebration, this visually stunning treat features elegant layers that will delight your guests and elevate any occasion. Easy to make, it’s ideal for novice bakers looking to impress. With its delightful flavor and beautiful presentation, this dessert is truly a standout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 kg apples (Fuji, Royal Gala, or Pink Lady)
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 600 ml milk (whole or plant-based)
- Gluten-free pastry sheets
- Vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Peel and core the apples, slice thinly, toss with sugar and salt, then layer in a baking dish. Bake for 30-40 minutes until softened. Let cool.
- Roll out gluten-free pastry sheets on a lined baking tray, sprinkle with cornstarch, prick with a fork, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- For the custard, whisk egg yolks, cornstarch, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Gradually add milk and cook on medium heat while stirring until thickened (8-10 minutes). Stir in vanilla paste and let cool.
- Assemble by layering pastry, custard, and baked apples until all components are used. Finish with a final layer of pastry.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg