Honey Free Vanilla Pear Custard Cups

Silky, cool, and delicate, these custard cups are the kind of dessert that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. A real vanilla bean steeped in warm whole milk gives the base a deep, fragrant flavor that extract simply can't match, and the slow bake in a water bath ensures each cup sets with that signature gentle wobble. The poached pears on top are simmered in just water and granulated sugar until they're tender but still holding their shape — simple, elegant, and completely free of any sweeteners that might sneak in unwanted. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which makes this a genuinely stress-free choice when you need to avoid sweeteners derived from bees or flowers. The custard itself relies on egg yolks and granulated sugar for richness and sweetness, so there's no substitution trickery — just classic technique done right. Chilled and topped with those soft, lightly sweet pear slices, each cup is a little moment of pure comfort that works beautifully as a dinner party finale or a quiet treat for yourself.

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