Best 13 Baked Pear Custard Recipes

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Baked pear custard is a classic dessert that combines the sweet, juicy flavors of pears with a creamy, custard filling. This delicious treat is perfect for any occasion, and it is relatively easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that is both elegant and satisfying. Baked pear custard is a great way to use up ripe pears, and it is also a good way to enjoy a healthy dessert. Pears are a good source of fiber and vitamins, and they are also low in calories. The custard filling is made with eggs, milk, and sugar, and it is flavored with vanilla and nutmeg. This combination of flavors creates a dessert that is both sweet and creamy, with a hint of spice.

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BAKED PEAR CUSTARD



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Thicker than a baked pancake and fast to mix. Top with ice cream - or not. This recipe highlights the pears.

Provided by Disque

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 Pie, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pears, cored, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
powdered sugar (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a 9" cake pan with cooking spray and place the pear slices in the pan.
  • Whisk the butter, eggs, milk, salt, granulated sugar, flour and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
  • Pour the batter over the pears. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the custard is golden and firm to the touch. Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.3, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 117.6, Sodium 150.3, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 26.4, Protein 5.5

PEAR CUSTARD



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Make and share this Pear Custard recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 portions

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large firm-ripe pears, such as bosc or anjou (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 teaspoon maple syrup or 1 teaspoon honey (tastes best with maple syrup)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 eggs
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup or 2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
2 tablespoons maple syrup or 2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons heavy cream or 2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350*.
  • Peel, quarter, and core the pears.
  • Cut them into 1/2" slices and mix with the water, butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a heavy 12-inch skillet.
  • Cook, covered,over moderate heat, until the pears are tender but not mushy-about 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook until all of the liquid has evaporaed and the pears have started to caramelize-4 minutes longer.
  • Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • To prepare the custard: In a medium-size bowl or 2-quart maeasuring cup, whisk the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.
  • Distribute the pears among four 6-ounce or six 4-ounce flameproof custard cups.
  • Pour the custard over the pears.
  • Set the cups in a baking pan and pour hot water into the pan until it comes halfway up the sides of the cups.
  • Bake, uncovered, for about 35 minutes or until a knife inserted midway between the rim and the center comes out clean.
  • Transfer the cups to a wire rack and cool to room temperature-30 to 40 minutes.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Will keep for up to 3 days.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Sprinkle the cold custards with the pecans.
  • Whisk togerher the butter, maple syrup, and cream; spoon the mixture over the custards.
  • Broil 6 inches from the heat for about 3 minutes or until the topping bubbles.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Serves 4 to 6.
  • Enjoy!

PEAR AND CUSTARD TART



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Make and share this Pear and Custard Tart recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 sour cream pie crust (in my recipes)
4 medium pears, peeled,cored and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into bits
2 tablespoons golden brown sugar
2/3 cup light cream
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 -5 drops almond extract
ground nutmeg
ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Roll pie crust disk out on lightly-floured work surface to 1/8 inch thick round.
  • Roll dough up on rolling pin and transfer to 9 inch in diameter tart pan with removable bottom.
  • Gently press into place.
  • Trim and finish edges.
  • Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Line pastry with foil and fill with pie weights or dry beans.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • Remove foil and weights and continue baking 10 more minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Arrange pears in pastry in concentric circles, overlapping slightly.
  • Dot with butter; sprinkle with brown sugar; bake until pears are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Whisk light cream, egg, egg yolk, ¼ cup sugar and vanilla and almond extracts to blend.
  • Pour over pears.
  • Sprinkle lightly with ground nutmeg and cinnamon.
  • Continue baking until custard is set, about 30 minutes.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.4, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 94.5, Sodium 209.7, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 23.9, Protein 4.5

BAKED CUSTARD



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This was my favorite dessert that my grandmother used to make and my family loves it too. We always serve it cold and as it has a long oven time we usually have it in the fall/winter. Recipe source: local newspaper.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sugar
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Combine eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla in a bowl, mixing until smooth.
  • Pour into six ramekin dishes or custard cups.
  • Sprinkle with nutmeg.
  • In a large baking dish filled half-way up with water, place custard cups.
  • Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until knife comes out clean when inserted into middle of one of the custards.
  • Refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.3, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 110.1, Sodium 95.5, Carbohydrate 22.7, Sugar 16.9, Protein 7.2

BAKED CUSTARD



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Enjoy this smooth and creamy custard that's baked to perfection. Perfect dessert to treat your family!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large eggs, slightly beaten
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Dash of salt
2 1/2 cups very warm milk (120°F to 130°F)
Ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt with wire whisk or fork. Gradually stir in milk. Pour into six 6-ounce custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
  • Place cups in 13x9-inch pan on oven rack. Pour very hot water into pan to within 1/2 inch of tops of cups (see box, below).
  • Bake about 45 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean. Remove cups from water. Cool about 30 minutes. Unmold and serve warm, or refrigerate and unmold before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAMY BAKED PEARS



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So simple but so delicious.

Provided by Lonnie Starks

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons white sugar, divided
2 Bosc pears, halved and cored
½ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar into buttered dish.
  • Rub remaining 1 tablespoon butter over pear halves; arrange pears cut sides down in prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Pour cream over pears and continue baking until tender, about 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 35.7 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 47.4 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

IMPOSSIBLY EASY PEAR-CUSTARD PIE



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Original Bisquick® mix provides simple addition to this wonderful pear custard pie - perfect for dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
3 medium fresh pears, peeled, sliced (about 3 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir 1/2 cup Bisquick mix, the oats, brown sugar and nutmeg. Cut in 1 tablespoon butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until crumbly. Set aside.
  • In small bowl, stir 1/2 cup Bisquick mix, the oats, brown sugar and nutmeg. Cut in 1 tablespoon butter, using pastry blender (or puling 2 table knives though ingredients in opposite directions), until crumbly. Set aside.
  • In medium bowl, stir all pie ingredients except pears with wire whisk or fork until blended. Pour into pie plate. Arrange pears evenly over top.
  • Bake 25 minutes. Sprinkle streusel over pie. Bake 12 to 15 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cooling rack 30 minutes. Serve warm. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 1 g

BAKED PEARS



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This baked pears recipe is very versatile. You can serve it warm or cold and for any size group. Chilled pears can be dressed up with a dollop of whipped topping, fruit-filled yogurt or ice cream. -Betty Schledorn, Ocala, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium ripe pears, peeled and halved
4 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons orange marmalade

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place pear halves, cut side up, in a shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Place butter in the center of each; drizzle with lemon juice. , Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over pears. Top with marmalade. Bake, covered, until heated through, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BAKED PEARS



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Similar to baked apples. You can add chopped walnuts, nutmeg, cranberries, or anything you like.

Provided by pikachu

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large pears
1 teaspoon maple syrup, or to taste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut top quarter of pears off; create a well by scooping out the core, being careful not to puncture the bottom of the pear. Arrange pears in a shallow baking dish.
  • Drizzle maple syrup over pears. Place 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 tablespoon butter in each pear; sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Bake in preheated oven until pears are easily pierced with a fork, 35 to 50 minutes. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Cholesterol 45.1 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 114.5 mg, Sugar 42.7 g

BAKED PEARS WITH SAUTERNES CUSTARD SAUCE



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Categories     Dessert     Bake     Raisin     Pear     White Wine     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 firm-ripe Bartlett pears
1/2 cup raisins, chopped
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Sauternes or other white dessert wine
6 large egg yolks
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Accompaniment: Madeleines

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Peel pears, leaving stems intact, then core from bottom using a melon-ball cutter or a sharp small knife. Stir together raisins, brown sugar, zests, and 2 tablespoons Sauternes and fill pear cavities with mixture. Stand pears upright in a buttered baking dish just large enough to hold them and pour remaining cup Sauternes over pears.
  • Cover dish tightly with foil and bake in middle of oven until tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer pears to a serving dish or plates using a metal spatula to hold filling in place and pour cooking liquid through a sieve into a bowl.
  • Whisk together yolks and granulated sugar in a large metal bowl and add hot cooking liquid in a stream, whisking constantly. Put bowl over a pan of barely simmering water and vigorously whisk, or beat with a handheld electric mixer, until mixture is tripled in volume and registers 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Serve pears warm with sauce.

CUSTARD PIE



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This pear dessert is mostly hands-off, so you can get the rest of dinner ready while it cooks in the oven.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 Comice or Bartlett pears, peeled, halved, cored, and sliced
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees; butter a 9-inch pie dish. Peel, halve, and core pears; slice 1/4 inch thick lengthwise. Arrange slices, overlapping slightly, in dish.
  • In a blender, process butter, granulated sugar, flour, vanilla extract, eggs, milk, and salt until smooth.
  • Pour batter over pears; bake until golden and firm to touch, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, dusted with confectioners' sugar.

BAKED PEARS WITH CREAM



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Actually a custard, this dessert bakes like a tart; the filling is firm enough to cut into wedges.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lemon, quartered
4 ripe pears, such as Comice or Anjou, peeled and cored
2 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon pear brandy

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Fill a large bowl with cold water, and squeeze the juice from the lemon quarters directly into the water; add the rinds. Slice pears 3/8 inch thick; add to acidulated water.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a boil. Meanwhile, whisk sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and brandy in a large bowl until the batter leaves a ribbonlike trail on the surface for 3 seconds when you raise the whisk. Slowly add hot milk to egg mixture, whisking constantly, until milk has been incorporated.
  • Using a slotted spoon, lift pears from the water, and blot dry with paper towels. In a 10-inch-round pie plate, arrange pears in a circular pattern. Pour milk-and-egg mixture over pears.
  • Place pie plate in a shallow baking pan, and fill the pan with enough boiling water to cover the pie plate halfway up. Transfer to oven; bake until the custard has set and is just brown, about 1 1/2 hours. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

BAKED PEAR CUSTARD FOR TODDLERS



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I wrote this recipe down when my bub was only a few months old, and now she's 1 (well almost!) I made this today for her. It's healthy and so so easy to make. I like that there is no sugar in this recipe however you could choose to sweeten it up a little or drizzle a tiny bit of maple syrup over it at serving time for a treat. Preparation time includes time to cook pear before baking custard.

Provided by Rainette

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 Ramekin, 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

olive oil
1 pear, chopped and cooked (stewed or steamed)
1/2 cup milk
nutmeg
vanilla essence (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.Lightly oil a medium sized ramekin.
  • Spoon pre-cooked pear into ramekin.
  • Beat egg and milk together lightly (with a few drops of vanilla essence if you like). Pour the mixture over the pear. Sprinkle a little nutmeg on top.
  • Place ramekin inside a larger ovenproof dish. Fill dish with water till halfway up the ramekin.
  • Bake in oven for 40mins or until custard is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.5, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 62.1, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 22.5, Protein 4.9

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm pears for the best texture and flavor.
  • Use a sharp knife to peel and core the pears to avoid bruising them.
  • If you don't have a custard cup, you can use a small ramekin or oven-safe dish.
  • Make sure the custard is completely set before refrigerating it. This will prevent it from becoming watery.
  • Serve the custard chilled or at room temperature, garnished with fresh mint or a dusting of cinnamon.

Conclusion:

Baked pear custard is a classic dessert that is both elegant and delicious. It is a perfect way to use up ripe pears, and it can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dessert that will impress your friends and family. So next time you have a pear on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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