Ingredients
For the Dough:
240g (1.5 cups) flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
8g (1 tsp) vanilla sugar
2 egg yolks
30g (2 tbsp) sugar
70g (1/3 cup) softened butter
100g (1/2 cup) sour cream
For the Apples:
3 apples, peeled and sliced
50g (1/4 cup) sugar
35g (1.5 tbsp) butter
For the Cheese Mass:
360g (1.5 cups) cream cheese
150g (3/4 cup) sugar
3 egg yolks
30g (3 tbsp) cornstarch
For the Meringue:
5 egg whites
100g (1/2 cup) sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
30g flaked almonds
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and vanilla sugar.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the egg yolks, sugar, softened butter, and sour cream until smooth.
Form the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Prepare the Pan: Cover a 24cm baking pan with baking paper.
Press the Dough: Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Set aside.
Prepare the Apples:
Cook the Apples: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced apples and sugar, and cook until the apples are tender and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
Arrange the Apples: Spread the caramelized apples evenly over the dough in the baking pan.
Prepare the Cheese Mass:
Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch, and continue to beat until well combined.
Add to Pie: Pour the cheese mixture over the apples in the baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
Bake the Pie:
First Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the cheese mass is set and slightly golden.
