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French Apple Cream Pie

French Apple Cream Pie prepared dish

This french apple cream pie features a buttery crust filled with a rich apple custard and topped with a delicate layer of cream. The combination of sweet apples and creamy filling creates a delightful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Serve it warm or chilled for a delicious treat!

This recipe is french style, dessert, scaled for 6 servings, with 30 min prep and 45 min cook.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 75 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include ice water, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, egg.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp ice water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (cold and diced)
  • 2 egg (large)
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar (divided)
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (for crust)
  • 1 cups heavy cream
  • 4 medium apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, diced butter, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, and salt to form a crumbly mixture.
  3. Add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together.
  4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan.
  5. In another bowl, toss the sliced apples with the remaining 0.25 cups of granulated sugar and cinnamon.
  6. Layer the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  8. Pour the cream mixture over the apples in the pie crust.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
  10. Allow the pie to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or chilled!

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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