"This custardy fall dessert works best with firm, tart apples. Be sure to begin the dough one day ahead. The crust recipe makes enough for two; freeze the second one airtight for up to three months, or use it for a pumpkin or pecan pie...."
INGREDIENTS
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Nonstick vegetable oil spray
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1 cup (2 sticks) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 cup sugar
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 large egg, beaten to blend
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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4 large eggs
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
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1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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3 firm, tart apples (such as Pink Lady or Braeburn), peeled, cored, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rings
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Whipped cream
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An 11-inch-diameter or 11x8x1-inch tart pan with removable bottom