Description
This Apple Mille-Feuille is a stunning gluten-free dessert that layers delicate slices of apple with a rich caramel base, all complemented by a smooth vanilla custard. Elegant yet comforting, it’s perfect for fall gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
150 g granulated sugar (for caramel)
2 kg apples (Fuji, Royal Gala, or Pink Lady)
150 g granulated sugar (for apple layers)
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp cornstarch
4 egg yolks
2 tbsp cornstarch (for custard)
600 ml milk (whole, skimmed, lactose-free, or plant-based)
50 g granulated sugar (for custard)
¼ tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla bean paste (or 1 vanilla pod or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 100°C (210°F). Warm your mold inside the oven.
- Heat 150 g sugar in a light-colored pan over medium heat without stirring, tilting the pan to melt evenly. Once amber-colored, pour into the mold, coating bottom and sides.
- Peel and slice apples thinly (about 1 mm). Mix 150 g sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Layer apples in the mold, sprinkling the sugar mix between layers and pressing firmly every few layers until full.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 1 hour. Cool until warm, loosen edges, and invert onto a plate to release.
- For custard: Whisk egg yolks and 2 tbsp cornstarch in a bowl. Heat milk with 50 g sugar, ¼ tsp salt, and vanilla until steaming. Temper yolks with some hot milk, then combine fully. Cook over medium-low until thickened. Transfer to a bowl and cool.
- Serve apple mille-feuille slices with vanilla custard on the side.
Notes
- Use Fuji, Royal Gala, or Pink Lady apples for best texture and sweetness.
- Plant-based milk makes this recipe dairy-free; extra cornstarch can replace yolks for a vegan option.
- Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or Calvados for extra flavor.
- Use a loaf pan (22×11 cm) for best results.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with custard
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
