French Apple Cream Pie

Experience the rustic charm of a French Apple Cream Pie, a delightful twist on classic apple desserts. This luscious pie features layers of tender, cinnamon-scented apples nestled in a flaky homemade crust, all bathed in a rich vanilla-infused cream filling. Topped with a buttery brown sugar crumble, it bakes to golden perfection, creating a symphony of textures and flavors with every bite. Ideal for fall gatherings or any time you crave a cozy, elegant dessert, this pie is as easy to make as it is impressive. Serve it warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible treat. Perfect for apple pie enthusiasts, French-inspired dessert lovers, and anyone looking to elevate their baking game!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoons Ice water
• 5 cups Apples (preferably Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 unit Large egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour (for topping)
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (softened)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

To make the pie crust, combine 1.25 cups all-purpose flour and 0.25 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Cut in 0.5 cup cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Add 3 tablespoons of ice water, one at a time, mixing gently until the dough comes together. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.

Step 4

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to a 9-inch pie pan, trimming and crimping the edges as needed. Set aside.

Step 5

In a large bowl, mix the apple slices with 0.75 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Arrange them evenly in the prepared pie crust.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup heavy cream, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour this mixture evenly over the apples.

Step 7

In another bowl, make the crumble topping by combining 0.5 cup brown sugar, 0.5 cup all-purpose flour, and 0.25 cup softened butter. Mix until the texture is crumbly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples and cream mixture.

Step 9

Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set.

Step 10

Allow the pie to cool for at least 1 hour before serving to let the filling settle. Serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1877.9 grams (1877.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3009

Total Fat 134.60g	173%
Saturated Fat 80.00g	400%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 555mg	185%
Sodium 783mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 438.40g	159%
Dietary Fiber 18.50g	66%
Total Sugars 340.50g
Protein 16.90g	34%

Vitamin D 70IU	351%
Calcium 208mg	16%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 1539mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.9%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 57.8%