Emulsifier Free White Peach Vanilla Custard Cups

Silky, cool, and crowned with juicy white peach slices, these custard cups are the kind of dessert that feels far more impressive than the ingredient list suggests. Many store-bought puddings and custard products rely on emulsifiers to achieve that smooth, creamy texture — here, the richness comes entirely from egg yolks, whole milk, and a real vanilla bean, so there's nothing hidden in the mix. Steeping the vanilla pod in warm milk before combining it with the yolks builds a deep, fragrant base that no extract or additive can quite replicate. The gentle water bath in the oven is what gives each cup its perfectly set, trembling center — patient and low-tech, but genuinely foolproof once you know what to look for. A quick maceration of white peaches with a little sugar right before serving draws out their natural juices and adds a bright, floral contrast to the rich custard beneath. This is a dessert you can feel good about serving to anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities, because every element on the plate is exactly what it says it is.

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