Blueberry Baked Custard Cups

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🫐 Blueberry Baked Custard Cups (Individual Berry Pudding Cakes)

🍰 Introduction

These Blueberry Baked Custard Cups are soft, creamy, and bursting with juicy blueberries in every spoonful. With a golden top and a tender custard-like center, this dessert feels like a cross between pudding, cake, and clafoutis. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dessert, they’re simple to prepare yet elegant enough to impress guests.

Warm, fruity, creamy, and slightly caramelized on top — every bite melts in your mouth!

📜 History

Custard-based baked desserts date back centuries to European kitchens, especially in France and England. Traditional clafoutis (originally made with cherries) inspired many fruit-based baked custards. Over time, blueberries became a popular variation, especially in North America where blueberries grow abundantly.

Individual ramekin desserts became trendy in modern baking because they:

  • Bake evenly
  • Look elegant
  • Allow perfect portion control

🛒 Ingredients

For the Custard Base:

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • Pinch of salt

Optional Toppings:

  • Powdered sugar
  • Lemon zest
  • Whipped cream
  • Extra fresh blueberries

🥣 Formation (Preparation Setup)

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Lightly grease 4 small ramekins or baking cups.
  • Divide blueberries evenly among the ramekins.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Batter

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light and slightly frothy.
  2. Add milk, cream, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Slowly whisk in flour and salt until smooth and lump-free.

Step 2: Assemble

  1. Pour the custard mixture over the blueberries in each ramekin.
  2. Fill about ¾ full (they rise slightly).

Step 3: Bake

  1. Place ramekins on a baking tray.
  2. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden on top and set in the center.
  3. Cool slightly before serving.

🔥 Methods (Baking Techniques)

1️⃣ Classic Oven Method

Bake directly in ramekins as described.

2️⃣ Water Bath Method (For Extra Creaminess)

Place ramekins in a larger baking dish filled halfway with hot water.
This creates a softer, silkier custard texture.

3️⃣ Air Fryer Method

Bake at 170°C for 18–22 minutes (check frequently).

🌟 Benefits

  • Rich in antioxidants from blueberries
  • Good source of calcium from milk
  • Provides protein from eggs
  • Comforting and satisfying
  • Portion-controlled dessert

Blueberries are known for supporting heart health and brain function.

🥗 Nutrition (Approximate per serving)

  • Calories: 220–250
  • Protein: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 18g

Values vary depending on cream and sugar quantity.

❤️ Lovers of This Recipe

This dessert is loved by:

  • Breakfast lovers
  • Berry dessert fans
  • Custard and pudding enthusiasts
  • Kids and adults alike
  • Brunch party hosts

It’s especially perfect for people who love creamy textures with bursts of fruit flavor.

✨ Conclusion

Blueberry Baked Custard Cups combine simplicity with elegance. They are easy to make, require basic ingredients, and deliver rich flavor with minimal effort. Whether served warm in winter or slightly chilled in summer, this dessert never disappoints.

Soft custard + juicy blueberries + golden top = pure comfort in a cup.

Once you try it, you’ll want to bake a batch again and again! 🫐🍮💙

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