Apple Tart Normande
Delight your taste buds with the classic flavors of an Apple Tart Normande, a French dessert masterpiece that combines flaky pastry, tender apples, and a luscious cinnamon-scented custard. This elegant tart begins with a buttery homemade crust, perfectly balanced by the tart sweetness of Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced and arranged in a beautiful spiral. A rich filling of heavy cream, eggs, and a touch of vanilla elevates the dish into a creamy, aromatic indulgence. Once golden and baked to perfection, this tart is finished with a dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of elegance. Perfect for fall gatherings or an after-dinner treat, this French apple tart is as stunning as it is delicious, making it a must-try for pastry enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 125 grams Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 whole Egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 3 medium Apples (Granny Smith or similar)
- 200 milliliters Heavy cream
- 50 milliliters Whole milk
- 2 whole Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the pastry crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Add cold, cubed butter and rub it into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Add the egg yolk and drizzle in the cold water a little at a time. Mix until the dough just comes together. Form into a flat disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and line a 23cm tart pan with it. Trim the edges and prick the base with a fork. Chill the tart shell in the fridge while you prepare the filling.
Peel, core, and slice the apples thinly. Arrange the slices in a circular pattern over the pastry base.
In a bowl, whisk together the cream, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth. Pour the mixture evenly over the apples.
Bake the tart for 35-40 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
Let the tart cool to room temperature, then sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2315 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.7 g | 237% | |
| Saturated Fat | 110.0 g | 550% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1036 mg | 345% | |
| Sodium | 261 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.9 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 118.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 860 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
