
Silky, gently sweet, and topped with juicy white peach slices, these custard cups feel like a proper dessert without any of the heaviness that usually comes with rich sweets. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — whole milk, egg yolks, a real vanilla bean, and fresh fruit — which means nothing hidden, nothing processed, and no additives that can throw a sensitive digestive system off track. Steeping a split vanilla bean directly in warm milk is what gives the custard that deep, fragrant flavor you just can't fake with extract. The water bath method keeps the heat gentle and even, so the texture stays impossibly smooth rather than grainy or curdled. A quick maceration of white peach slices with just a touch of sugar draws out their natural juices, creating a bright, fresh topping that balances the richness of the custard beautifully. This is the kind of dessert that feels indulgent but is actually built on whole, recognizable ingredients your body can work with.
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Place four 6-oz ramekins in a deep baking dish large enough to hold them without touching.
Combine the milk, vanilla bean pod, and scraped seeds in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Warm until small bubbles appear around the edges and steam rises from the surface, about 5 minutes — do not boil. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes, then discard the pod.
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