Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will transform your dessert game forever! These Apple Wafers with Apple Custard are not just a recipe - they're a magical journey of crispy, sweet perfection that will make your taste buds dance with delight. Imagine delicate, paper-thin apple slices transformed into golden, crunchy wafers, drizzled with a luxurious homemade custard that melts in your mouth. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a curious kitchen novice, this recipe promises to elevate your dessert skills and impress everyone at the table.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large apples, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup apple custard sauce
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and cleaning the kitchen surfaces. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Using a sharp mandoline or knife, slice the apples very thinly, ensuring uniform thickness of approximately 1/8 inch.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Gently toss the apple slices in the sugar-cinnamon mixture, ensuring each slice is evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour with melted butter until a smooth, pliable dough forms. The consistency should be slightly sticky but manageable.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Carefully arrange the apple slices in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Spread the flour-butter mixture thinly over the apple slices, creating a delicate wafer-like coating.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges of the apple slices become crisp and golden brown.
- While the wafers are baking, prepare the apple custard sauce by whisking together eggs, cream, sugar, and additional apple puree in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Remove the wafers from the oven and let them cool for 5-10 minutes to achieve a crisp texture.
- Plate the apple wafers and drizzle with the prepared apple custard sauce. Garnish with a light dusting of cinnamon if desired.
- Serve immediately while the wafers are still warm and crisp, enjoying the contrast between the crunchy wafer and smooth custard sauce.
Tips
- • Use a mandoline slicer for consistently thin apple slices - uniformity is key to achieving that perfect crisp texture. • Choose firm, crisp apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best results. • Pat apple slices dry before coating to prevent excess moisture that could make your wafers soggy. • Watch the oven carefully during the last 5 minutes of baking to prevent burning. • Allow wafers to cool completely on the baking sheet to ensure maximum crispness. • For an extra flavor boost, try adding a pinch of nutmeg to your sugar-cinnamon mixture. • Serve immediately after preparing to enjoy the contrast between warm, crispy wafers and smooth custard sauce. • If custard sauce is too thick, thin it with a little milk or cream to achieve the perfect drizzling consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 491kcal
Carbohydrates: 64g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 61mg
