And here is the long-awaited recipe for apple pie with custard cream and pine nuts.
You will need:
For the dough:
- 3 Eggs (room temperature)
- 250g Ricotta
- 270g Flour
- 150g Sugar
- 16g Baking powder
- 40ml Vegetable oil
- 3 Apples
- 150g Custard Cream
- Pine Nuts
For the custard cream:
- 4 Eggs
- 120g Sugar
- 500ml Milk
- 30g Flour
- Vanilla extract
Let’s start with the custard cream:
- Heat the milk with the vanilla, but do not bring it to a boil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar.
- Add the flour while continuing to whisk.
- Gradually add the milk while whisking.
- Pour the mixture back into a saucepan and place it over medium heat.
- Constantly stir with a whisk until the custard reaches the desired consistency.
- Remove the custard and let it cool in a cool place.
Now, let’s move on to the batter:
- Begin with the ricotta. Start by beating the ricotta and sugar together.
- Gradually add the eggs, continuing to beat.
- Add the vegetable oil while continuing to beat.
- Add the sifted flour and baking powder.
- Transfer the dough to a baking dish.
- Peel and slice the apples. Decorate the pie with the apple slices.
- Cover the apples with the custard cream and pine nuts.
- Bake the pie for 40 minutes at 170°C (340°F). Note that it may take longer, so check the pie’s readiness with a toothpick or matchstick.
Enjoy your apple pie with custard cream and pine nuts!