Creamy Apple Dessert
Indulge in the irresistible charm of this Creamy Apple Dessert, a luxurious combination of tender caramelized apples and silky homemade vanilla custard. Featuring tart-sweet apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, cooked to golden perfection with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, this dessert promises to delight your taste buds with warm, comforting flavors. The rich custard, infused with heavy cream, egg yolks, and a hint of vanilla, adds a luscious, velvety layer that perfectly complements the apple base. Topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and a fresh mint garnish, this elegant treat is easy to prepare yet impressively decadent. Ideal for any occasion, serve it chilled to let the flavors truly shine and leave your guests craving more! Keywords: creamy apple dessert, caramelized apple recipe, homemade vanilla custard, elegant apple dessert, chilled dessert recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for garnish)
- 4 small Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples into even pieces.
In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apple slices, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples become tender and caramelized. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has completely dissolved and the cream is warm (do not boil).
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. Slowly pour about 1/4 cup of the warm cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
Slowly pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture, whisking continuously. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens into a custard consistency. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
To assemble, evenly divide the caramelized apples among 4 serving dishes or glasses. Pour the warm custard over the apples, ensuring each dish is evenly topped.
Refrigerate the assembled desserts for at least 1 hour to cool completely and allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, dust the top of each dessert with powdered sugar and garnish with a fresh mint leaf, if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 198.8 g | 255% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.2 g | 576% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1096 mg | 365% | |
| Sodium | 204 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.9 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 904 mg | 19% | |
*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.
