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Apple Tart

A delightful dessert featuring flaky puff pastry with a creamy custard filling and sweet, fresh apples, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: European, French
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Puff Pastry
  • 1 sheet Pasta sfoglia (puff pastry) For the base
Filling
  • 4–5 pieces Apples, sliced Use a mix of sweet and tart varieties
  • 200 g Sugar Approximately 1 cup
  • 2 pieces Eggs
  • 500 ml Milk Approximately 2 cups
  • 50 g Flour Approximately 1/3 cup
  • 1 pieces Vanilla bean or extract If using extract, substitute with 1 teaspoon
  • Butter For greasing
  • Cinnamon (optional) For sprinkling on top

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish with a little butter.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry gently and place it in the greased baking dish, ensuring it covers the bottom evenly.
Custard Filling
  1. In a saucepan over low heat, warm the milk with the vanilla until hot but not boiling.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, and flour.
  3. Gradually add the warm milk to the mixture, whisking continuously to create a smooth custard.
Assembly
  1. Pour the creamy mixture over the puff pastry in the baking dish.
  2. Neatly arrange the sliced apples on top of the custard, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  3. Sprinkle a little cinnamon over the apples if desired.
Baking
  1. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes until the apples are tender and the pastry is golden brown.
  2. Let the tart cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

For serving, slice into wedges and pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Storage: Keeps in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat slices in the microwave if needed. Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor balance.