Brazil Nut Free Vanilla Pear Custard Cups

Silky, gently set, and topped with tender poached pears, these custard cups are the kind of elegant dessert that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. Real vanilla bean steeped in warm whole milk gives the base a deep, fragrant flavor that extract simply cannot match, and the slow oven bake in a water bath ensures each cup sets with that signature slow wobble. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and straightforward — whole milk, egg yolks, sugar, pears, and a vanilla bean — so there's no hunting through a long list for anything suspicious or out of place. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, custard desserts at restaurants or bakeries can be a minefield, but making them at home with these clean, simple ingredients puts you fully in control. The poached pear topping is a lovely touch: just water, sugar, and ripe pears simmered until barely tender, then draped over the chilled custard right before serving. These are beautiful enough for a dinner party but easy enough for a quiet weekend treat.

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