Description
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Apple Custard Impossible Pie, a luscious dessert that combines the sweetness of apples with a creamy custard filling, all baked into a delicious pie.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Layer:
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (Granny Smith or Gala)
Custard Filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup whole milk (or unsweetened oat/almond milk for dairy-free)
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup Bisquick baking mix (or homemade: 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 1/2 tsp baking powder + 1/4 tsp salt)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)
- Extra cinnamon or nutmeg (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9-inch pie dish or pan. Optionally, dust with flour for a crisper crust.
- Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and thinly slice apples. Toss with lemon juice if desired. Layer evenly in the bottom of the pie dish.
- Mix Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and slightly frothy (about 2 minutes).
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in Bisquick (or homemade mix), milk, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until just combined; batter should be smooth and pourable.
- Assemble Pie: Pour custard batter gently over apples in the pie dish, distributing evenly. Gently shake the dish to settle batter and apples.
- Top and Bake: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar and a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg over the top. Bake for 45-55 minutes until the top is golden and the center is just set.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Optional: top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by using less sugar or opting for a sugar substitute.
- Experiment with different apple varieties for varying levels of sweetness and tartness.
- Ensure the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center for the perfect texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 125mg