Rice Free Vanilla Pear Custard Cups

Silky, lightly sweet, 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, sugar, and a real vanilla bean — nothing hidden, nothing processed, and absolutely no grain-based fillers or thickeners to worry about. Steeping the vanilla pod directly in warm milk before combining it with the yolks gives the custard a deep, fragrant flavor that extract simply can't match. The water bath method is the secret to that perfectly smooth, trembling set — patient and low-and-slow, it coaxes the eggs into a texture that's creamy without being dense. Meanwhile, the pears are gently simmered in a light sugar syrup until just tender, then layered on top right before serving for a fresh, elegant finish. This is a naturally grain-free dessert that doesn't feel like it's missing anything — it just tastes like a really good custard.

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