
Silky, fragrant, and crowned with juicy white peach slices, these custard cups are the kind of dessert that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. A real vanilla bean steeped in warm whole milk gives the base a deep, floral richness that extract simply cannot replicate, and the slow bake in a water bath ensures every cup sets with that signature slow wobble and creamy texture. Because the ingredient list is so clean — milk, egg yolks, sugar, salt, vanilla, and fresh peaches — there is nothing hidden to worry about, making this a naturally pork-free treat without any substitutions required. The quick macerated peach topping is a brilliant finishing touch: just a tablespoon of sugar coaxes out the fruit's natural juices in minutes, turning simple slices into something almost syrupy and bright. Chilling the custards before topping them means the contrast between cold, set cream and the fresh peaches is at its absolute best when you sit down to eat. This is the kind of recipe that earns serious compliments at a dinner party while keeping the process calm and manageable in your own kitchen.
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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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