Gingerbread Apple Flan with Apple Custard

Experience the perfect marriage of holiday warmth and fruity elegance with this Gingerbread Apple Flan with Apple Custard. This stunning dessert starts with a spiced gingerbread-inspired crust, featuring aromatic ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, paired with a buttery and tender texture. Layered with tender, caramelized apple slices and topped with a velvety apple-infused custard, this flan delivers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures in every bite. Ideal for festive gatherings or a cozy autumn treat, this flan is just as visually captivating as it is delicious. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, dusted with powdered sugar or adorned with a dollop of whipped cream for a show-stopping dessert centerpiece. Perfect for those searching for unique apple desserts, spiced tarts, or holiday flan recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 200 grams All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 100 grams Unsalted butter, chilled
• 75 grams Brown sugar
• 1 large Egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons Cold water
• 4 medium Apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 250 milliliters Heavy cream
• 250 milliliters Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 4 large Egg yolks
• 75 grams Granulated sugar (for custard)
• 100 grams Apple purée (store-bought or homemade)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom and set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3

Add the chilled butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Stir in the brown sugar. Add the egg yolk and cold water, mixing until the dough comes together. If needed, add a few extra drops of water to bind the dough.

Step 5

Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Step 6

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the apple slices, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook for 10 minutes or until the apples are tender but not mushy. Set aside to cool.

Step 7

Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and fit it into the prepared tart pan. Trim any excess dough and prick the base with a fork.

Step 8

Line the pastry with parchment paper and fill it with baking beans. Bake for 12 minutes, then remove the beans and parchment and bake for an additional 5 minutes until lightly golden.

Step 9

Arrange the cooked apple slices over the baked tart shell in a decorative pattern. Set aside.

Step 10

To make the apple custard, heat the heavy cream, milk, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat until just below boiling. Remove from heat.

Step 11

In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy. Gradually whisk in the warm cream mixture.

Step 12

Stir in the apple purée until fully combined.

Step 13

Pour the custard mixture over the apples in the tart shell. Carefully transfer the tart to the oven.

Step 14

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly wobbly in the center.

Step 15

Remove the flan from the oven and allow it to cool completely before removing from the tart pan.

Step 16

Serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or with a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1978.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3934.1

Total Fat 197.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 113.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 1417.1mg	0%
Sodium 856.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 489.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g	0%
Total Sugars 296.7g
Protein 46.3g	0%

Vitamin D 269.1IU	0%
Calcium 631.6mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 1771.5mg	0%

*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: 45.4%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 49.9%