Custard apple tart is the perfect dessert for afternoon tea – it’s quick and easy to make and tastes delicious. The cake consists of a fluffy vanilla sponge cake filled with a layer of apple slices and custard or pastry cream. The texture is smooth, while the flavor is rich and creamy. It is similar to Invisible Apple Pie (also known as Gateau Invisible in French). For best results, you may need to use a mandoline to slice the apples and an electric mixer for the dough, but you can cut the apples into thicker slices if you prefer. With just a few simple ingredients, you can prepare this delicious treat in no time. If you’re looking for a quick and easy dessert that’s sure to delight your guests, look no further than custard apple pie.
What are the best apples for cherimoya pie?
This apple pie recipe will work best with Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, or Royal Gala apples. However, if you prefer a little tartness in the cake, you can also use Granny Smith.
Tips
Because this recipe is for a pie, sweet apple varieties will work best (stay away from a Granny Smith pie!). Look for Fuji, Honeycrisp or Pink Lady apples.
This recipe will work with gluten free flour! You can also use almond flour, but keep in mind that the cake will be a little denser.
If you prefer a little texture, top the cake with flaked almonds before baking. Or use nuts!
You can enjoy the cake both warm and cold. If you want to eat it cold, let the cake cool completely and then place it in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving. Serve with a dollop of fresh cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
As a variation, you can add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and ½ cup of walnuts to the apple pie dough. Nutmeg or ground ginger will also work well with apples.
How to store custard apple
pie Invisible Apple Pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Can custard apple pie be frozen?
Yes, you can freeze custard apple pie! Simply divide it into slices and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap (cling film). Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight or heat it in the microwave for a few minutes.
Ingredients
LARGE EGGS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
4
GRANULATED SUGAR
220 grams (1 cup)
VEGETABLE OIL
50ml (1/4 cup)
APPLES
2
PASTRY CREAM
1 cup (280 g)
FLOUR
300 g (2 3/8 cup)
MILK
120 ml (½ cup) )
VANILLA ESSENCE
½ tsp
BAKING POWDER FOR CAKES
16g
A PINCH OF SALT
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180C. Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl. Beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
Step 1
Add vanilla, salt, milk and vegetable oil. Beat again.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder.
Step 3
Add a few tablespoons of flour to the liquid mixture and whisk to combine. Continue until all the flour is added.
Step 4
Peel and chop an apple and add it to the dough.
Step 5
Pour the batter into a greased 24cm/9in silicone or baking pan.
Step 6
Use a pastry bag to add half of the pastry cream by spoonfuls on top.
Step 7
Decorate with apple slices and cover with the remaining cream.
Step 8
Bake for 50 minutes and let cool before serving.
Step 9
Enjoy!
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