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Peach Custard Dessert

Peach Custard Dessert
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Peach Custard Dessert is a creamy and luscious dessert combining smooth custard with the fresh, juicy sweetness of ripe peaches. This simple yet elegant recipe uses basic ingredients to create a refreshing and comforting treat perfect for any occasion. It offers versatility with variations for spices, nuts, and even vegan adaptations, making it a delightful family favorite or an impressive finale to a meal.

Ingredients

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Peach Custard Dessert Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 ripe fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 cups milk or cream (or a combination of both for richness)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or flour (as thickener)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peaches: Wash and peel the fresh peaches if preferred, then slice them evenly to ensure they cook uniformly and release their natural juices into the custard.
  2. Mix the custard ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch (or flour), and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth, pale, and free of lumps.
  3. Heat the milk or cream: Warm the milk or cream gently in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches a gentle simmer—do not let it boil—to prepare for tempering the eggs.
  4. Temper the eggs: Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to prevent scrambling, then transfer the combined mixture back into the saucepan.
  5. Cook the custard: Place the pan over low to medium heat and stir continuously until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon with a creamy consistency.
  6. Add butter and peaches: Remove the custard from heat, stir in the butter until melted and fully incorporated, then gently fold in the sliced peaches to blend tenderly without breaking them apart.
  7. Chill and serve: Pour the custard mixture into serving dishes, cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent skin formation, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving chilled.

Notes

  • Choose ripe peaches that are fragrant and yield gently to pressure for the best flavor and texture.
  • Constant stirring during cooking helps avoid lumps and prevents the custard from burning on the bottom of the pan.
  • Temper the eggs carefully by adding hot milk slowly to avoid curdling and ensure a smooth custard.
  • Press plastic wrap directly onto the custard surface while chilling to prevent a skin from forming.
  • For a richer custard, replace part of the milk with heavy cream.

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Keywords: Peach custard dessert, creamy peach dessert, fruit custard, easy peach dessert, summer dessert, gluten free dessert

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