Easy French Apple Tart
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
12
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Calories
366 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
French-American Fusion
Easy French Apple Tart
Description
This tart starts with a refrigerated pie crust pressed into a tart pan and chilled to maintain its shape during baking. A cream cheese mixture made from softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg forms a silky base layer, adding richness and mild tang. Thinly sliced apples are tossed with sugar and cinnamon to infuse sweetness and warming spice before being beautifully arranged atop the cream cheese.
The crumb topping of butter mixed with all-purpose and almond flour plus sugar creates a textured, nutty finish that crisps during baking. The almond flour adds depth and a tender crumb to the topping. Baking at 350°F on a lower oven rack yields an evenly baked crust and topping while gently cooking the apples to tender softness.
This tart offers a balance of textures—creamy filling, tender apple slices, and crumbly topping—and serves well as a classic French-style dessert suitable for sharing. It pairs nicely with a cup of tea or coffee.
Since the crust and crumb topping involve refrigerated doughs, following chilling times helps prevent shrinkage and sogginess. The recipe notes suggest more detailed tips and possible substitutions found in an accompanying post.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 pie crust I like Pillsbury, refrigerated
For the crumb topping:
- 8 tablespoons butter (I use salted butter)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ¾ cup sugar
For the cream cheese layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg large
For the apples:
- 3 apple peeled and thinly sliced (see the post for best types of apples, medium
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
For the prep and crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F with a foil-lined sheet pan on the lowest rack. Spray a 10-inch tart pan with cooking spray. Line the tart pan with the refrigerated pie crust, pressing it into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Trim off any excess crust with a sharp knife. Refrigerate the crust as you proceed with prepping the other ingredients
For the crumb topping:
- Place the butter in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high power for 1 minute or until butter is melted. Add the flour, almond flour and sugar and stir until large wet crumbs form. If the mixture seems too wet, add an additional tablespoon of flour and stir to form wet crumbs. Set aside.
- For the cream cheese layer:
- Combine the softened cream cheese and sugar in a medium-size bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla and whisk until well-combined. Set aside.
For the apples:
- Combine cinnamon and sugar in a medium-size bowl and stir to combine. Add the apples and toss to coat the apples with the sugar mixture.
To assemble the tart:
- Remove the crust-lined tart pan from the refrigerator. Pour the cream cheese filling into the pie shell and smooth with a spoon to cover the bottom. Add with the sliced apples in an even layer. Grab handfuls of the crumb topping and sprinkle over the top, mounding slightly in the center. Cover the apples completely with the crumbs.
- Place the filled tart pan on a heated cookie sheet and bake the tart for 28-35 minutes on bottom rack in oven, until the crumb topping is light golden brown.
- Cool on cooling rack about 15 minutes then remove the outer ring of the tart pan (see Café Tips above in the post). Serve warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
Notes
- Chilling the pie crust before baking helps maintain its shape and prevents shrinking.
- The crumb topping combines almond flour with all-purpose flour for a nutty texture; adjust flour if the mixture feels too wet.
- Using softened cream cheese ensures a smooth cream cheese layer when mixed with sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Choose medium-sized apples and peel and thinly slice them evenly for best texture and appearance.
- Detailed instructions and substitutions are available in the original post for variations and further guidance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 191mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 531IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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