Apple Mille-Feuille with Vanilla Custard
This apple mille-feuille is a delightful dessert featuring thin layers of baked apples and sugar, served with a creamy vanilla custard. With its gluten-free and potentially vegan components, it offers a unique twist on traditional mille-feuille. The combination of sweet apples and rich custard creates a satisfying dessert perfect for special occasions or tea time. The visual appeal of this dish, along with its sweet and slightly tart flavor profile, makes it an impressive offering for any gathering.
Ingredients
- •150 g granulated sugar (for caramel)
- •2000 g apples (Fuji, Royal Gala or Pink Lady)
- •150 g granulated sugar (for apple mille-feuille)
- •1 tsp salt
- •1 tbsp cornstarch
- •4 pieces egg yolks
- •2 tbsp cornstarch
- •600 ml milk (whole, skimmed, lactose free or vegetable)
- •50 g granulated sugar (for vanilla custard)
- •1 4 salt
- •2 tsp vanilla bean paste (or 1 vanilla pod)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 100°C (210°F).
- 2
Spread a thin layer of sugar on the base of a pan over medium heat.
- 3
As the sugar starts to melt, add more sugar to those melted spots until all sugar is used.
- 4
Tilt the pan to help mix the caramel; do not use utensils.
- 5
Pour the caramel into a 22x11cm (8.6×4.3in) mould and rotate to cover the base and sides.
