Spice Infused Custards-Martha Stewart Living

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Rich, silken custards infused with the delicate, floral aroma of real vanilla bean
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Spice Infused Custards-Martha Stewart Living

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 283.8

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These spice-infused custards offer a luxurious, silky texture that melts in your mouth. By gently heating milk and cream with split vanilla beans, you extract maximum flavor from the seeds and pod, creating a dessert that is both comforting and elegant. The result is a pale, creamy custard with visible specks of vanilla, perfect for a sophisticated dinner party or a quiet weekend treat. Serve them chilled, perhaps with a dollop of fresh whipped cream or a side of berries. This recipe highlights the beauty of simple, high-quality ingredients coming together to create something truly special.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325&# 194;°F (165ðC).
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, and split vanilla beans.
  3. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture just begins to simmer.
  4. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes to infuse the vanilla flavor.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract all liquid. Discard solids.
  6. Whisk in egg yolks and sugar until smooth (note: ingredients list implies eggs/sugar are needed for custard structure, assuming standard custard prep).
  7. Pour the custard mixture into ramekins.
  8. Place ramekins in a roasting pan and fill with hot water until halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  9. Bake for 35-45 minutes, until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely chilled before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 283.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.2g19%
Saturated Fat 7.3g37%
Cholesterol 34.8mg12%
Sodium 42.7mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 36.8g13%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g66%
Sugars 11.2g
Protein 9.7g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: vanilla custard, pudding, dessert, cream, milk, vanilla bean, homemade, smooth, rich, chilled, simple, elegant, classic, comfort food, flavorful
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