Walnut Free White Peach Vanilla Custard Cups

Silky, fragrant, and topped with jewel-like slices of white peach, these custard cups are the kind of dessert that looks like it came from a patisserie but comes together with a handful of pantry staples. A real vanilla bean steeped in warm whole milk gives the custard a depth and floral sweetness that extract simply can't match. The classic bain-marie method — baking the ramekins in a hot water bath — is what delivers that impossibly smooth, trembling texture with no cracks and no rubbery edges. Tossing the peach slices with a little sugar just before serving draws out their natural juices, so every spoonful gets a bright, fruity contrast to the rich, creamy base. For anyone navigating tree-nut concerns, this recipe is refreshingly straightforward — every ingredient is exactly what it says it is, with no nut-based thickeners, flours, or garnishes to second-guess. It's an elegant make-ahead option since the custards need time to chill, meaning the hard work is done well before guests arrive. Cool, creamy, and crowned with fresh fruit, these cups are proof that the simplest ingredients often produce the most stunning results.

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