
There is something quietly luxurious about a silky, spoonable custard, and this version — scented with a real vanilla bean and crowned with sugared white peach slices — delivers that elegance without a single complicated step. The custard base is pure and unfussy: whole milk, egg yolks, sugar, salt, and a split vanilla pod that steeps into the warm milk for a depth of flavor you simply cannot get from extract. Baking the ramekins in a hot water bath is the gentle, even heat trick that gives each cup those perfectly set edges and that signature slow, wobbly center. White peaches are a dream topping here — their floral sweetness softens even further after a quick toss with sugar, releasing just enough juice to pool beautifully over the cold custard. For anyone navigating lupin sensitivities, this recipe is naturally reassuring: every ingredient is straightforward dairy, egg, fruit, and sugar with no grain-based thickeners or flour additions that could introduce hidden risk. Make the custards the night before and keep them in the fridge, then slice the peaches right before serving for the freshest finish.
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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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