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Gluten-Free Apple Mille Feuille with Vanilla Bean Custard

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  • Author: Mari
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Gluten-Free Apple Mille Feuille is an elegant and cozy dessert made from delicate apple slices caramelized into golden layers, then served with a rich and silky vanilla bean custard. Perfect for fall gatherings, holiday dinners, or when you want to impress with minimal ingredients, this naturally gluten-free dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ingredients

For the Caramel:

  • 150 g granulated sugar

For the Apple Mille Feuille:

  • 2 kg apples (Fuji, Royal Gala, or Pink Lady)

  • 150 g granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

For the Vanilla Custard:

  • 4 egg yolks

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

  • 600 ml milk (whole, skimmed, lactose-free, or plant-based)

  • 50 g granulated sugar

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste (or 1 vanilla pod, or 1 tsp vanilla extract)

Instructions

To Make the Caramel:

  1. Preheat oven to 100°C / 210°F. Place the 22×11 cm mold in the oven to warm.

  2. Gradually melt sugar over medium heat, tilting pan to combine as it melts—don’t stir.

  3. Once amber, pour into warm mold and tilt to coat bottom and sides. Handle with care.

To Make the Apple Mille Feuille:
4. Peel and thinly slice apples (1 mm) using a mandolin. Slice around the core.
5. Mix sugar, salt, and cornstarch in a bowl.
6. Layer apples tightly in the mold, sprinkling sugar mix between each layer. Press down every 4 layers.
7. Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 1 hour. Place mold on a baking tray to catch any drips.
8. Cool slightly, run a thin spatula around edges, and invert onto a plate to unmold.

To Make the Vanilla Custard:
9. Whisk egg yolks with cornstarch until smooth.
10. Heat milk with vanilla, sugar, and salt until steaming.
11. Slowly temper yolks by adding hot milk while whisking, then combine all.
12. Cook over medium-low heat until thickened (do not boil).
13. Transfer to a clean bowl to stop cooking.

Serve:
Warm apple mille feuille with spoonfuls of vanilla custard.

 

 

Notes

  • Use a mandolin for even, paper-thin apple slices.

  • Ideal apples: Fuji, Royal Gala, or Pink Lady for structure and sweetness.

  • Can be made a day ahead and gently reheated.

  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-inspired

Find it online: https://yumandjoy.com/gluten-free-apple-mille-feuille-with-vanilla-bean-custard/