This delightful Crinkle Cake with Phyllo Dough is a simple culinary masterpiece that’s all the rage in the baking community. Experience this delicious dessert, a blend of crispy, flaky layers of phyllo dough with the sweet, indulgent flavors of crinkle cake, creating a dessert that’s not just delicious but also creamy with an egg custard.
I decided to put a new spin on the popular TikTok dessert by adding apples and extra custard. The end result is a deliciously rich, crispy, and sweet treat that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
I’ve been exploring TikTok lately and stumbled upon this trending dessert that’s capturing everyone’s attention. It’s made with phyllo dough, which is absolutely delicious, and when this is paired with sugar and custard, the result is simply irresistible.
The cool thing about this dessert is that it’s pretty easy and taste goumet an similar to Baklava.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS CRINKLE CAKE RECIPE
- Easy Recipe: The simplicity of this recipe makes it accessible for bakers of all skill levels, allowing anyone to create a gourmet-tasting dessert without too much effort.
- Gourmet Flavor: Despite its simplicity, the crinkle cake delivers a rich, sophisticated taste that can rival desserts from high-end bakeries.
- Impressive Presentation: With its elegant layers of phyllo, custard, and apple slices, this cake makes a visually stunning centerpiece, perfect for impressing guests.
- Serves a Large Group: This recipe yields a generous amount, making it ideal for gatherings and ensuring everyone gets a slice of this delightful dessert.
- Inexpensive Ingredients: The cost-effectiveness of the ingredients used in this cake makes it a budget-friendly option without compromising on taste.
- Versatile for Occasions: Whether it’s a casual family gathering or a more formal event, this crinkle cake fits in perfectly with any occasion.
- Unique Flavor Combination: The combination of flaky phyllo dough, creamy custard, and the sweet-tartness of apple slices offers a unique and irresistible flavor profile that sets this cake apart from others.
APPLE CUSTARD CRINKLE CAKE
Ingredients for Filo Dough
- Phyllo Dough: Phyllo dough, known for its paper-thin layers, adds a delightful crispiness and texture to the crinkle cake, forming the perfect base for the rich fillings.
- Butter: Used for crisping the dough, butter enhances the flavor of the phyllo layers, giving them a golden hue and a mouth-watering, buttery crunch.
- Apple: A thinly sliced apple layered within the cake introduces a sweet and slightly tart flavor, complementing the creamy custard and adding a fresh, fruity dimension to each bite.
- Eggs: Eggs are a crucial ingredient in the custard, providing structure and richness, and helping to create a smooth, creamy texture that complements the crisp phyllo.
- Milk: Milk is the backbone of the custard, offering a subtle sweetness and creamy consistency that balances the textures and flavors in the cake.
- Sugar (for custard): Sugar in the custard not only sweetens it but also helps in achieving the perfect velvety texture, making the custard an irresistible component of the cake.
- Vanilla (for custard): Vanilla adds a warm, aromatic flavor to the custard, elevating its taste and infusing the cake with a comforting, familiar essence.
- Sugar and Water (for syrup): The combination of sugar and water, boiled into a syrup, is drizzled over the top of the cake, adding a sweet glaze that enhances the overall flavor and adds a delightful finishing touch.
Custard Crinkle Cake Step-by-Step Tutorial
Preheat oven to 350 F
Step 1 – Thaw Phyllo Dough
Remove the phyllo dough from the refrigerator. Carefully take it out of the box and unwrap it from the plastic. Lay it out flat on a piece of parchment paper on your kitchen counter. Let it rest there until it comes to room temperature.
Step 2 – Slice Apple
Wash, dry, and slice an apple. Remove the core from the middle. Thinly slice the apples and set aside for later.
Step 3 – Folding Phyllo Dough
Line a baking sheet with sides with parchment paper.
To fold the dough, take two sheets and hold them with your hands on the long side. Now, grab about an inch of the dough below your hands and gather it together in an accordion-like shape. Continue gathering until you reach the end of the dough.
Gently place the crinkled dough on the baking sheet with the folds facing upwards.
Repeat this step with the sheets of dough until the tray is full.
Step 4 – Insert Sliced Apples
Place slices of halved apple with the cut side facing down in the folds of the dough.
Step 5 – Bake 10 Minutes
This is the first bake.
Step 6 – Melt Butter
While the crinkle cake is baking, place the cup of butter in a small saucepan and melt.
Once the cake is done, remove from oven and pour the butter evenly over it.
Step 7 – Bake 10 More Minutes
This is the second bake for another 10 minutes.
Step 8 – Make Custard
While the cake is baking, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla extract in a medium size bowl.
After baking the cake for the second time, remove it from the oven and evenly pour custard over it.
Step 9 – Bake 30 Minutes
Bake for around 30 minutes, but keep an eye on the cake to prevent burning on top.
Step 10 – Make Sugar Syrup
In a small saucepan, mix together water and sugar, and heat it until it just begins to boil. Then, lower the heat and let it simmer gently while you get the other ingredients ready.
Keep an eye on the syrup; you’re aiming for a consistency that’s just a bit thicker than standard simple syrup. Once it reaches this point, turn off the heat but leave the saucepan on the stove for later use.
To check if it’s thick enough, try the thumb test: dab a bit of cooled syrup on your thumb and press it against your index finger. If it forms sticky strings when you separate your fingers, it’s at the perfect thickness and consistency.
Step 11 – Top with Syrup
After removing the cake from the oven, pour the sugary syrup over it and let it cool before serving.
Crinkle Cake with Phyllo Dough
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 package phyllo dough
Fruit Slices
- 1 apple sliced thinly
Melted Butter
- 1 cup butter melted
Custard
- 3 eggs
- 1½ cup milk
- 1½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tbs vanilla extract
Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F
Thaw Phyllo Dough
- Remove the phyllo dough from the refrigerator. Carefully take it out of the box and unwrap it from the plastic. Lay it out flat on a piece of parchment paper on your kitchen counter. Let it rest there until it comes to room temperature.
Slice Apple
- Wash, dry, and slice an apple. Remove the core from the middle. Thinly slice the apples and set aside for later.
Folding Phyllo Dough
- Line a baking sheet with sides with parchment paper.To fold the dough, take two sheets and hold them with your hands on the long side. Now, grab about an inch of the dough below your hands and gather it together in an accordion-like shape. Continue gathering until you reach the end of the dough.Gently place the crinkled dough on the baking sheet with the folds facing upwards.Repeat this step with the sheets of dough until the tray is full.
Insert Sliced Apples
- Place slices of halved apple with the cut side facing down in the folds of the dough.
First Bake
- Bake for 10 minutes.
Melt Butter
- While the crinkle cake is baking, place the cup of butter in a small saucepan and melt.Once the cake is done, remove it from oven and pour the butter evenly over it.
Second Bake
- Bake for another 10 minutes.
Make Custard
- While the cake is baking, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla extract in a medium size bowl.After baking the cake for the second time, remove it from the oven and evenly pour custard over it.
Third Bake
- Return the cake to the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Keep an eye on the cake to prevent burning on top. Remove the cake from the oven when it is brown and crispy on top.
Syrup
- Begin making the syrup on the last 30 minutes of baking. In a small saucepan, mix together water and sugar, and heat it until it just begins to boil. Then, lower the heat and let it simmer gently while you prepare the other ingredients.Keep an eye on the syrup; you’re aiming for a consistency that’s just a bit thicker than standard simple syrup. Once it reaches this point, turn off the heat, but leave the saucepan on the stove for later use.To check if it’s thick enough, try the thumb test: dab a bit of cooled syrup on your thumb and press it against your index finger. If it forms sticky strings when you separate your fingers, it’s at the perfect thickness and consistency.
Top with Syrup
- After removing the cake from the oven, pour the sugary syrup over it and let it cool before serving.
Nutrition
CAKE VARIATIONS
Chocolate and Hazelnut: Infuse the crinkle cake with a rich chocolate custard and layer it with crushed hazelnuts for a luxurious, Nutella-like flavor.
Lemon and Blueberry: Add a zesty lemon-flavored custard and fresh blueberries to the crinkle cake for a refreshing, fruity twist.
Caramel and Pear: Layer thinly sliced pears in the cake and drizzle with homemade caramel sauce for a sweet and slightly tart combination.
Matcha and White Chocolate: Incorporate matcha green tea powder into the custard and add white chocolate chips for an East-meets-West fusion.
Pumpkin Spice: Perfect for autumn, mix pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice into the custard for a cozy, seasonal flavor.
Raspberry and Almond: Add a layer of raspberry jam and sprinkle sliced almonds in the cake for a fruity and nutty variation.
Coffee and Walnut: Blend strong brewed coffee into the custard and add chopped walnuts for a cake that coffee lovers will adore.
HOW TO STORE YOUR CUSTARD PHYLLO DOUGH CAKE
To store crinkle cake, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in an airtight container to maintain its freshness. It can be kept at room temperature for the first day or refrigerated for up to five days for longer preservation.
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This cake is an absolute winner, blending the crunch and sweet charm of phyllo dough with creamy custard to make it the top flaky dessert around. I had a blast putting together this delightful crinkle cake, and it’s so easy too! I’m excited for you to try it out and see how delighful this unique and delicious cake tastes!
Cheers,
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