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Spice Infused Custards-Martha Stewart Living

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 283.8
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
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
  • 1 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 Vanilla Beans, split and
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 325&# 194;°F (165ðC).
  2. 2
    In a medium saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, and split vanilla beans.
  3. 3
    Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture just begins to simmer.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes to infuse the vanilla flavor.
  5. 5
    Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract all liquid. Discard solids.
  6. 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. 7
    Pour the custard mixture into ramekins.
  8. 8
    Place ramekins in a roasting pan and fill with hot water until halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  9. 9
    Bake for 35-45 minutes, until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  10. 10
    Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
  11. 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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