Apple Mini Ice Cream Pies

Each mini cake is an independent dessert that can be served on the festive table.

Ingredients

• 1 package (500 g) ice cream with vanilla and chocolate chips "Straciatella" "Svitlogorye"
• 3 large apples, preferably Granny Smith
• 90 g butter
• 1 tbsp. l. Sahara
• 2 tbsp. l. brown sugar demerara
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 tbsp. l. caramel sauce
• 350 g flour
• 120 g sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp grated lemon zest
• 230 g softened butter
• 2 yolks
• coarse white sugar

Directions

1. For the dough, combine flour, sugar, salt and lemon zest in a bowl, add butter and stir until the mixture resembles a large crumb. Add yolks and collect dough into a ball, quickly knead on a work surface.
2. Divide the dough into 4 parts, roll each into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Peel the apples and cut into cubes.
4. Melt 70 g of butter in a wide skillet, add the apples and cook over medium heat, stirring for 5-7 minutes, until tender. Add sugar and cinnamon and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Cool it down.
5. Roll a ball of dough between two sheets of parchment into a 16 cm circle. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment.
6. Place a quarter of the apple filling in the center of the circle. Fold the edges of the filling dough. Also form 3 more cakes.
7. Brush the edges of the cakes with the remaining butter and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Place in an oven preheated to 175 ° C and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
8. Remove the finished pies from the oven and cool slightly. Transfer to plates, place a scoop of ice cream in the center and top with caramel sauce.