Apple Mille Feuille with Vanilla Custard (gluten-free)
Apple Mille Feuille with Vanilla Custard is a delightful gluten-free dessert that beautifully melds the sweetness of apples with the rich creaminess of vanilla custard.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 kg apples (Fuji, Royal Gala, or Pink Lady)
- 150 g granulated sugar (for apple filling)
- 150 g granulated sugar (for custard)
- 4 egg yolks
- 600 ml milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Wash, core, and slice apples thinly. Toss sliced apples with 150 g sugar and salt in a bowl.
- Cook the apple mixture in a saucepan over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until softened. Set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 50 g sugar until smooth. Heat milk until just boiling; gradually whisk into egg mixture.
- Pour mixture back into the saucepan and cook on low heat until thickened (5-10 minutes). Stir in vanilla bean paste and salt.
- In a mould, layer one-third of cooked apples at the bottom, followed by half of the custard. Repeat and finish with another layer of apples.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 160g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg