Name: Gingery Plum Custard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¾ cup sugar; 8 plums, cut in thin wedges; 3 eggs; 1-1/2 cups half-n-half; 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger; 2 tsp vanilla extract; ½ cup all-purpose flour; ½ tsp kosher salt

Description

This lavish baked Gingery Plum Custard comes together surprisingly fast using a blender for a simple dessert that is as beautiful as it is delicious.

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Ingredients

¾ cup sugar
8 plums, cut in thin wedges
3 eggs
1–1/2 cups half-n-half
1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp kosher salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter a 2 quart baking dish and sprinkle with a bit of sugar then arrange plums in the bottom of the dish.
In a blender or food processor, pulse eggs along with sugar to combine. Then, with the blender running, stream in half-n-half and vanilla. Add in ginger, flour, and salt and pulse once more. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes.
Pour custard over plums and bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and continue baking until custard is set, 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool, then serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.

Notes

Swap out the plums for another ripe stone fruit like peaches, nectarines, or cherries.

Keywords: baked ginger plum custard