Apple Kuchen

This yummy desert is perfect for autumn or winter. It is an apple pie with a custard base. It is best serve chilled due to the filling. This was our Thanksgiving desert and it hit the spot. 

Apple Kuchen

1/2 cup cold butter

2 cups all purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 cup sugar

6 apples halves sliced thin

2 egg yolks

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Cut butter, flour, salt, baking powder, and two tablespoon of sugar to a coarse crumb. Press firmly into 12 inch tart pan.

Arrange apples over unbaked crust. Sprinkle with mixture of cinnamon and remaining sugar. 

Bake at 400F for 10 minutes.

Mix egg yolks and heavy whipping cream together. Then pour over apples and bake 30 minutes longer at 350F. Serve at room temperature or chilled.