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Apple Mille-Feuille with Vanilla Custard (Gluten-Free)

Gluten-free puff pastry layered with creamy vanilla custard and caramelized apples, an elegant dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French, Gluten-Free
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package gluten-free puff pastry thawed
  • 2 cups milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt
  • 2 medium apples thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake puff pastry rectangles until golden and crisp; cool completely.
  2. Heat milk over medium heat. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly combine with milk, cook until thickened; stir in vanilla. Chill.
  3. Caramelize apples with butter, sugar, and cinnamon until tender; cool slightly.
  4. Assemble layers: puff pastry, custard, caramelized apples; repeat and finish with puff pastry on top.
  5. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

Notes

Assemble just before serving to keep puff pastry crisp.