Low Sugar Vanilla Blueberry Custard Cups

Total time3 hr

Prep time15 min

Cook time45 min

Low Sugar Vanilla Blueberry Custard Cups

Silky egg yolks and warm milk come together into a rich, gently baked custard, poured into individual ramekins and set in a water bath until the centers hold that classic slow wobble. A quick chill firms everything into a spoon-tender texture, smooth and creamy from edge to edge, with real vanilla extract giving it that warm, fragrant backbone. Fresh blueberries are spooned over just before serving, adding a juicy, bright contrast to the cool custard underneath. It's an elegant make-ahead dessert that comes together with pantry basics and a little patience, and it's a solid pick for an added sugar free table. Each ramekin is portioned individually, so you get that same restaurant-style presentation without any last-minute scrambling.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the custard

2 cups whole milk
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
4 large egg yolks
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

For serving

1 cup fresh blueberries
1 tsp granulated sugar (optional)
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Place four 6-oz ramekins in a deep baking dish large enough to hold them without touching.
2
Warm the milk and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the milk is steaming and just beginning to show small bubbles at the edges — do not boil. Remove from heat.

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