Yeast 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. The whole thing comes together with pantry staples — milk, egg yolks, sugar, and a real vanilla bean — so there's nothing hidden or complicated working against you. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, desserts can feel like a minefield of fermented ingredients and sneaky additives, but this recipe is naturally free of all that without any substitutions required. The custard is steeped low and slow with a split vanilla bean, giving it a deep, floral warmth that extract simply can't match. Baking the ramekins in a water bath keeps the texture impossibly smooth and creamy, while the pears are briefly simmered in a light sugar syrup until just yielding. Fanned over the top of each chilled cup, those pear slices add a delicate, fruit-forward freshness that balances the richness of the custard beautifully. It's a dessert that looks like it came from a bistro but asks very little of your afternoon.

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