Swiss Apple Tart Recipe

Name: Swiss Apple Tart Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 recipe pie crust; 2/3 cup almond; 3 large apples; 1 x vanilla custard; 2 egg; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 Tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2/3 cup milk; icing sugar

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
8 serving
Calories
338 kcal
Course
Dessert

Swiss Apple Tart Recipe

Quade Maldonado

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The Swiss Apple Tart features a flaky pie crust base topped with crushed almonds and thinly sliced Ontario Gala apples. A smooth vanilla custard, made from eggs, sugar, cream, and milk, is poured over the fruit before baking. This tart combines a crisp crust with tender baked apples and a creamy custard filling for a harmonious blend of textures and mild sweetness.

Description

The Swiss Apple Tart recipe starts with a flaky pie crust spread in a tart pan. A layer of crushed almonds is sprinkled onto the crust to provide a nutty texture and barrier against sogginess. Thin slices of Gala apples are arranged tightly over the almond layer, filling the tart generously. The apples soften and concentrate their natural sweetness during baking.

A vanilla custard made from eggs, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and milk is whisked smooth, ensuring a creamy consistency. The custard is carefully poured over the arranged apples and the tart is baked at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until set. The result is a luscious custard enveloping soft apple slices with a tender yet crisp crust.

This tart is suitable as a dessert or special occasion treat, highlighting local Ontario Gala apples appreciated for their flavor and texture. It can be dusted with icing sugar before serving for added sweetness and presentation.

Hazelnuts may be substituted for almonds in the base for a different nutty flavor. Using store-bought pie crust or puff pastry can simplify preparation without significantly altering the final result.

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Ingredients

Servings

Crust:

1 recipe pie crust easy flakey with extra sugar added to flour mixture

Filling:

2/3 cup almond crushed
3 large apples sliced thinly, Ontario Gala variety
1 x vanilla custard recipe below

Custard:

2 egg
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup milk
icing sugar optional

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Notes

Ontario Gala apples were chosen here for their flavor and texture, but other varieties may be used.
Hazelnuts can replace the almonds in the base for a different nutty note.
Store-bought pie crust or puff pastry makes the tart easier to prepare without losing the flaky base.