Apple Pie with Vanilla Pudding

6 servings

90 minutes

Apple and vanilla pudding pie is a cozy treat embodying the traditions of Russian cuisine. Its tender dough infused with the aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla harmoniously blends with juicy apples, giving the pastry a light fruity tartness. The vanilla pudding at its core makes the pie especially soft and creamy, creating a melt-in-your-mouth dessert effect. The recipe's roots can be traced back to homemade Russian pies where apples are an unchanging symbol of hospitality. This pie is perfect for family tea gatherings or friendly feasts, and its warm, rich sweetness is especially delightful on cool days. The finishing touches of apricot jam and powdered sugar add sophistication to the flavor and visual appeal, making this pie not only delicious but also aesthetically delightful.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 744.6
• Proteins: 12.8g
• Fats: 35.2g
• Carbohydrates: 93.5g

Ingredients

• Vanilla Pudding: 1 pc
• Powdered sugar: 1 tbsp
• Baking powder: 1 tsp
• Apricot jam: 3 tbsp
• Wheat flour: 325 g
• Milk: 400 ml
• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Apple: 2 pc
• Butter: 200 g
• Ground ginger: pinch
• Ground cloves: pinch
• Ground nutmeg: pinch
• Ground cinnamon: pinch
• Sugar: 150 g
• Vanilla sugar: 2 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Beat softened butter with sugar and vanilla sugar, adding eggs one at a time.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 200 g
   • Sugar: 150 g
   • Vanilla sugar: 2 teaspoons
   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces

2. Then add the apple, peeled and cored, grated, followed by all the spices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 2 pieces
   • Ground ginger:  pinch
   • Ground cloves:  pinch
   • Ground nutmeg:  pinch
   • Ground cinnamon:  pinch

3. Continue whisking, adding flour with baking powder in two batches.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 325 g
   • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon

4. Grease the mold with oil and lay half of the dough at the bottom, level it out and make small edges.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 200 g

5. Cook the pudding in a saucepan according to the instructions on the package.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vanilla Pudding: 1 piece

6. Spread the pudding in the mold, then add the second half of the dough on top and smooth it out.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vanilla Pudding: 1 piece

7. Peel the second apple, cut it into small pieces, and place it on top of the pie (you can do it only in the center).

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 2 pieces

8. Place the mold in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 1 hour.

9. Take the baked pie out of the oven, cool for 5 minutes, and spread slightly warmed apricot jam on top. Once completely cooled, dust with powdered sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apricot jam: 3 tablespoons
   • Powdered sugar: 1 tablespoon