Apple pie decorated with roses, with custard
8 servings
80 minutes
Apple pie decorated with roses and custard is an exquisite dessert embodying the elegance and warmth of home cooking. This pie is a true gastronomic masterpiece of Russian tradition, where delicate shortcrust pastry combines with fragrant apple filling and velvety custard. Thin apple ribbons rolled into roses give the dish a festive look and delightful texture. The sweetness of honey and the light tartness of apples create a harmony of flavors, while hints of cinnamon and citrus zest add sophistication. This pie is perfect for cozy evenings with tea or as a stunning dessert on a festive table. Immersing in its taste feels like being transported to an atmosphere of family comfort, where the aroma of fresh baking brings warm memories and joy.
1
Melt the butter, add powdered sugar, zest, egg, and ground almonds. Mix everything while gradually adding 150 grams of flour. Spread the dough in a mold and place it in the refrigerator.
- Butter: 100 g
- Powdered sugar: 4 tablespoons
- Orange zest: to taste
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Almond: 100 g
- Wheat flour: 200 g
2
We peel the apples in ribbon-like strips and arrange them like roses. Grate the flesh of two apples on a coarse grater, place it on the dough, then drizzle with honey and put it in a preheated oven.
- Apple: 6 pieces
- Honey: to taste
3
We prepare the cream. For this, we mix the remaining flour with sugar, citrus zest, and cinnamon. We add the yolks and milk. We cook the cream over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Sugar: 6 tablespoons
- Orange zest: to taste
- Cinnamon: to taste
- Egg yolk: 3 pieces
- Milk: 500 ml
4
Pour the cream over the dough and decorate with pre-prepared roses, lightly brushing them with honey.
- Honey: to taste
5
Bake at 180–200 degrees until the dough is cooked and the apples are golden.