Let me tell you a secret: I’m a lazy person. Depending on the subject, not one beats me in the lazy department.
Joao and I had plans to go to the movies last Saturday. I’d already chosen the movie, the session... But the thought of going to a crowded mall – they are really full here in Sao Paulo on weekends – made me drop the idea. I looked at the hubby and he read my mind: “Ok, Ok, let’s stay in”. :D
But I’m no lazy when it comes to cooking and baking: I made lunch for us, baked a batch of cookies and finished up with these custards – they turned out to be my favorite recipe of the day.
Baked pear custards
from Donna Hay magazine
2 cups (480ml) pouring cream
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
1/3 cup (67g) caster sugar – I used vanilla infused sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 corella pear, thinly sliced – I used Williams
freshly grated nutmeg, for sprinkling
Preheat the oven to 150ºC/300ºF.
Place the cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just comes to the boil. Place the eggs, egg yolk, sugar and vanilla in a bowl and whisk until combined. Gradually add the hot cream, whisking constantly to combine and to avoid cooking the eggs.
Pour into four 1 ½ cup (360ml) capacity ovenproof bowls/dishes and top with the pear slices. Place on a baking tray and cook for 20-25 minutes or until just set – this is a very silky dessert.
Sprinkle with nutmeg to serve – the magazine doesn’t mention if you these custards are supposed to be served hot or cold; I tried them warm and cold (after a night in the fridge) and think both ways work great.
Serves 4
22 comments:
Custard an pears! Sounds heavenly :)
These look divine! Thanks!
Awww, your presentation couldn't get any cuter!! :D
Lovely!!! love the little wooden spoons!
Looks delicious, and your presentation is so elegant. Lovely photos.
lovely :D!!
Man oh man, these custards look absolutely fabulous! I think staying home from the crowded mall to eat these little treats sounds like a fabulous idea :)
Hey, at least you're diligent where it counts, if you ask me! Hee hee. I love the presentation-- they look so delicately delicious :)
Oh wow, custard and pears, simply heavenly. How I was I could have a taste of this right now. By the way, the pictures are great.
Oh Patricia, they look out of this world!!! Staying in is a much better option :P And I'm thinking of all kinds of fruits I can use with that custard! Thank you for sharing this recipe and your gorgeous, gorgeous photos :D
I'm lazy, too, but it's no secret. Heck I just got up from a 5 hour nap and am ready to go to bed again. Pear custard sounds lovely - I bet it's really refreshing cold!
Patricia this custard looks lovely, really !
I cant wait to try this. It is definetly out of the norm.
Mmm I've never had pear custard before but I bet it was delicious! Gorgeous presentation.
oooooh! this is love!! oh i am lazy ALL ROUND. hehe.
I'd much rather stay in....really. Your photos are gorgeous as always :)
Natalie, thank you!
Arugulove, thank you for stopping by!
How to Eat..., I'm glad you like it, darling, tks!
Ash, the little spoons are such favorites of mine - tks!
Lydia, my dear, thank you!
Gine, tks! :)
Elyse, I'm glad you understand my opinion. :)
Thank you!
Jo, thank you for visiting again! The custard has such a nice texture.
The Little Teochew, I love staying in! :)
Thank YOU for your kind words - and I'm thinking apples next time. :)
Anna, it's rainy and cold here now, I wish I could be taking a nap in my couch, under the covers. :)
Thank you!
Vanille, thank you, sweetie!
Lighting, tks for stopping by! I hope you like it.
Ashley, it was a first to me, too!
Tks!
Chocolatecup, thank you!!
You're funny. :)
Pia, darling, thank you for your sweet words!
I LOVE baked custards. This sounds delightfully fruity! Love it!
Gorgeous! I love your ramekins and little spoons...delicious!
Pear custard sounds lovely. And your serving dishes are darling!
These look so wonderful. If this was on a dessert cart in a restaurant, I'd attack the waitstaff to get one! :)
I love the pear on top, good choice.
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