25 Fancy Dessert Recipes
7. French Apple Tart (Tarte De Pommes a La Normande)
The French Apple Tart, also known as Tarte De Pommes a La Normande, blends simplicity with elegance. This dessert is easy enough for a weeknight treat but impressive enough for a special occasion. Baked apples offer fiber and a natural sweetness, making this a delightful option without being overly rich or heavy.
This tart brings together a flaky pastry, sweet apple slices, and a gentle custard. It is less dense than some apple pies, and the custard filling feels light. Many find it simple to make, and it is a great way to enjoy apples in a new way.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Serving Size
- Serves 8 people, with 1 slice each
Ingredients
- 1 sheet pie pastry
- 4 medium apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Roll out the pie pastry and place it in a tart pan.
- Arrange the apple slices evenly over the pastry.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract together.
- Pour the custard mixture over the apples in the pan.
- Dot the top with butter and sprinkle it with cinnamon.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the apples are golden.
- Allow the tart to cool before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugars: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
- Sodium: 110 mg
