Oats Free Vanilla Pear Custard Cups

Silky, spoonable, and topped with delicate poached pears, these custard cups are the kind of dessert that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. The base is built entirely from whole milk, egg yolks, real vanilla bean, and a touch of sugar — nothing more, nothing less. That simplicity is exactly what makes this recipe such a reliable choice when you need to avoid grain-based thickeners or any oat-derived ingredients, since the custard sets beautifully through gentle oven heat and the natural richness of the yolks alone. The water bath method keeps the texture impossibly smooth, and the slow wobble test tells you precisely when to pull them from the oven so you never end up with a grainy or rubbery result. The poached pears are simmered in a light sugar syrup until just tender, adding a soft, fragrant contrast to the cool, creamy custard beneath. Serve them straight from the fridge with the pear slices fanned across the top and you have an elegant, naturally grain-free dessert that genuinely looks like it came from a restaurant kitchen.

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