One of the best things about summer is ripe stone fruits. And you might not know it yet, but one of the best things about ripe stone fruits, is turning them into these irresistible summer fruit maple baked custards.

These individual custards are pockets of golden goodness, and they look stunning too, with their layers of summer fruit and maple syrup marbled over soft custard. And with the NEFF FullSteam oven, watery, overcooked custard will be a thing of the past.

We love our custard recipes, so making it perfectly soft and sweet is most important. Here’s 3 tips to get your custard right:

 

  • Turn down the heat. Contrary to what you might think, watery custard isn’t the result of undercooking, but overcooking. Overcooked proteins bind too tightly and squeeze out water.
  • Use water. Again, this might feel counterintuitive, but water protects the custard from direct heat, ensuring an evenly baked custard without separation. Individual containers are filled and placed in a water bath inside a deep tray.
  • Add vanilla. Eggy-tasting custards are usually caused by excess heat, but vanilla is a ready remedy. By adding in vanilla, it not only avoids a tasteless custard, but can be forgiving if you’re a little heavy on the heat while cooking.

Once cooled, these sweet treats are the perfect complement for a summer dinner—deliciously sweet and creamy, without being too heavy.

Function: FullSteam (100% steam)