Description

Indulge in this delightful gluten-free Apple Mille-Feuille with Vanilla Custard, a French pastry classic with layers of crispy puff pastry, creamy vanilla custard, and spiced apples. A perfect dessert for any occasion!

Ingredients

For the gluten-free pastry layers:

1 sheet gluten-free puff pastry (thawed)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

For the apples:

2 medium apples (peeled, thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg

For the vanilla custard:

2 cups milk (or dairy-free alternative)
4 large egg yolks
⅓ cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For topping:

Powdered sugar, cinnamon, or extra maple drizzle (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven and prepare pastry: Cut thawed pastry into rectangles, sprinkle with sugar, and bake until crisp. Let cool.
Cook the apples: Cook apples with butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg until tender. Set aside.
Make the custard: Heat milk, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook until thickened. Stir in butter and vanilla. Chill.
Assemble: Layer pastry, custard, and apples. Repeat layers and top with pastry. Dust with sugar or drizzle with maple syrup.

Notes

Ensure custard is fully chilled before assembling.
Components can be prepped a day ahead.