Alpha Gal Friendly Vanilla Pear Custard Cups
Total time3 hr 5 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time45 min
4.5(18)
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4 servings
For the custard
- 2 cups whole milk
Chef's tipUse the same amount of soy milk as regular milk. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in almost any recipe, including sauces, custards, and baked goods. In cold drinks or uncooked dishes you may notice a mild soy flavor. - 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
For the poached pears
- 2 ripe but firm pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Place four 6-oz ramekins in a deep baking dish and set aside.
- 2
Combine the milk, vanilla bean pod, and scraped vanilla seeds in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Warm until small bubbles appear around the edges and steam rises from the surface, about 5 minutes — do not boil. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes, then discard the pod.
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