Apple Mille Feuille with Vanilla Custard (gluten-free)
If you’re in search of a heartwarming dessert that’s sure to impress, look no further than this Apple Mille Feuille with Vanilla Custard. This gluten-free delight features layers of tender, caramelized apples nestled between crispy pastry-like layers, all topped off with a smooth and creamy vanilla custard. Perfect for family gatherings or simply indulging after a long day, this dessert transforms simple ingredients into a luxurious treat that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 (dairy 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 thinly slice the apples. Toss them with sugar, salt, and cornstarch in a bowl. Let sit to absorb flavors.
- Cook the apple mixture in a skillet over medium heat for 20-30 minutes until softened and caramelized.
- In a separate saucepan, whisk egg yolks, cornstarch, milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla bean paste. Heat while stirring until thickened into custard.
- In a mold, layer the cooked apples and custard alternately until finished with custard on top. Chill in the fridge for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 112mg