Description
This German-inspired apple tart combines a buttery, delicate crust with a sweet and tangy apple filling, topped with a luscious vanilla cream and crunchy almond flakes. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a comforting dessert, this tart is easy to make and full of flavors that everyone will love. The simplicity of the ingredients creates a harmonious balance of textures and tastes, making it an ideal treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 100g (7 tbsp) butter
- 50g (1/3 cup) powdered sugar
- 8g (1 tsp) vanilla sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 50g (1/4 cup) cornstarch
- 1 egg
- A pinch of baking powder
- 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
For the Apple Filling:
- 4 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 8g (1 tsp) vanilla sugar
- A pinch of cinnamon
- 1 tbsp butter
For the Custard Topping:
- 2 eggs
- 60g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 8g (1 tsp) vanilla sugar
- 60g (4 tbsp) melted butter
- 100 ml (1/3 cup) whipping cream
- Almond flakes, for topping
For Garnish:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- In a bowl, mix together 100g butter, 50g powdered sugar, 8g vanilla sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Add 3 tablespoons of oil, 50g cornstarch, and one egg.
- Gradually mix in 250g flour and a pinch of baking powder until the dough comes together. Do not knead the dough; use your fingertips to collect it.
- Press the dough into a 28 cm tart mold, then place it in the freezer while preparing the filling.
- Make the Apple Filling:
- Peel, core, and slice 4 apples.
- In a pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter and sauté the apples with 2 tablespoons sugar, 8g vanilla sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon until slightly softened.
- Set the apples aside to cool.
- Prepare the Custard Topping:
- In a bowl, whisk 2 eggs, 60g sugar, 8g vanilla sugar, and 60g melted butter.
- Add 100 ml whipping cream and whisk until smooth.
- Assemble the Tart:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Remove the tart crust from the freezer and arrange the apple slices evenly on top.
- Pour the custard mixture over the apples.
- Sprinkle almond flakes generously on top.
- Bake:
- Place the tart in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
- Allow the tart to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20mins
- Cook Time: 40mins