Gelatin Free Vanilla Pear Custard Cups

Silky, spoonable, and perfumed with real vanilla bean, these custard cups are the kind of dessert that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. The set comes entirely from gently baked eggs and whole milk — no powders, no setting agents, nothing that would raise a flag for anyone avoiding animal-derived gelling ingredients. A slow oven, a water bath, and a careful eye on that telltale wobble are all it takes to get that perfectly trembling, creamy texture. Fanning tender poached pear slices over the top adds a delicate sweetness and a little elegance that makes each cup look like it came out of a proper French bistro kitchen. The pears are simmered in just water and sugar until they're yielding but still hold their shape, so every bite layers cool, rich custard with soft, lightly sweet fruit. It's a genuinely satisfying way to end a meal without any of the ingredient-label second-guessing that can come with store-bought puddings or mousse-style desserts.

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