Apple Mille Feuille with Vanilla Custard (gluten-free)
Indulge in a delightful dessert that combines elegance with comfort: Apple Mille Feuille with Vanilla Custard (gluten-free). This charming treat features tender layers of sweet apples paired with a creamy vanilla custard, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 2 kg apples (Fuji, Royal Gala, or Pink Lady)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 600 ml milk (whole / skimmed / lactose-free or plant-based)
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Peel and slice the apples, then toss them with sugar, salt, and cornstarch in a bowl. Let them sit for about 15 minutes.
- Spread the apple mixture in a baking dish and bake for 40-50 minutes until tender but still holding their shape.
- In a saucepan, heat the milk, sugar, and salt until hot. Whisk egg yolks and cornstarch together in a separate bowl. Gradually combine with hot milk while whisking.
- Return the mixture to the heat and cook until thickened. Stir in vanilla bean paste.
- Layer baked apples and custard in serving dishes. Chill for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 160mg