Description
Warm Vanilla Bean Custard Pots are an indulgent dessert that combines rich, creamy custard with the aromatic essence of fresh vanilla. Perfect for any occasion, these pots deliver a luxurious experience that impresses guests and delights your taste buds. Whether served warm or chilled, they are a versatile treat that can be customized to suit your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 vanilla beans (seeds scraped)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare a water bath by placing ramekins in a baking dish and filling with hot water halfway up the sides.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, and salt; heat until warm but not boiling.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks; temper by gradually adding the warm cream mixture while whisking continuously.
- Add vanilla seeds and stir well.
- Pour mixture into ramekins through a fine-mesh sieve to catch lumps.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Cool slightly before serving warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 240mg