🍮 Creamy Apple Pie Custard
🌿 Description
This dessert combines the comforting flavors of classic apple pie with a smooth vanilla custard. Soft cinnamon apples sit under a creamy, lightly sweet custard—perfect warm or chilled.
🧾 Ingredients
🍎 Apple Layer:
- 3 medium apples (peeled, sliced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp lemon juice
🍮 Custard:
- 2 cups milk
- 3 egg yolks
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
🥧 Optional Topping:
- Crushed biscuits or graham crackers
- Whipped cream
- Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Apples
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Cook 8–10 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- Set aside.
2. Make the Custard
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Heat milk until warm (not boiling).
- Slowly pour milk into egg mixture while whisking.
- Return to the pan and cook on low, stirring constantly until thick.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
3. Assemble
- Spoon warm apples into serving cups.
- Pour custard over the top.
- Add crushed biscuits or nuts if desired.
4. Chill or Serve Warm
- Serve warm for comfort vibes OR
- Chill for 2–3 hours for a firmer dessert.
🔥 Tips
- Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for depth of flavor.
- Stir custard constantly to avoid lumps.
- Add a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make it without eggs?
Yes—replace egg yolks with extra cornstarch (total 3 tbsp) for a pudding-style version.
Q: Can I bake it like a pie?
You can pour everything into a baking dish and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes for a set custard.
Q: Which apples work best?
Firm apples like Granny Smith, Fuji, or Gala.
Q: How long does it last?
Up to 3 days in the fridge.
