
Silky, fragrant, and topped with jewel-like slices of white peach, these custard cups are the kind of dessert that feels genuinely special without requiring a pastry degree. The base is built from whole milk, real vanilla bean, egg yolks, sugar, and a pinch of sea salt — nothing more, nothing less. That simplicity is exactly the point: every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, which matters when you're navigating products that often hide synthetic preservatives in flavoring extracts, stabilizers, or pre-made dessert mixes. Steeping a split vanilla bean directly in warm milk gives the custard a deep, natural floral sweetness that no extract can quite replicate. The water bath bake is the secret to that impossibly smooth, trembling texture — low, even heat keeps the eggs from scrambling and the surface from cracking. A quick maceration of fresh white peaches with a little sugar right before serving draws out their delicate juice and adds a bright, fruity contrast to the rich, cool custard beneath. It's an elegant finish to any meal, and every component is something you can feel completely confident about.
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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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