Mamia (Basque custard)

Name: Mamia (Basque custard)
Cook time: 135 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Basque
Ingredients: 1 l Sheep's Milk; 8 drops of Liquid Animal Rennet; 4 tsp Honey, to serve

Mamia is a simple, silky Basque custard made from rich sheep's milk and set gently with rennet, then finished with a sweet drizzle of honey. The result is a delicate, creamy dessert with a subtle tang and floral sweetness — comforting and elegant, perfect served chilled in small bowls.

Mamia is a simple, silky Basque custard made from rich sheep's milk and set gently with rennet, then finished with a sweet drizzle... Show more

es-pv Traditional Basque Recipe

Health Grade

D+ · Occasional

Time

2 hrs

Price

0,82 €

Calories

296 kcal

low calorie

few ingredients

easy

gluten free

Method

Warm the milk

Pour the Sheep's Milk into a small saucepan and warm it over low heat, stirring occasionally, until it is just lukewarm and steamy but not simmering. Take it off the heat as soon as it reaches that point.

Add the rennet

Take the pan off the heat and stir in the Liquid Animal Rennet gently with a spoon, just until it is evenly mixed through. Pour the mixture into 4 small ramekins or cups right away, then leave the surface undisturbed.

Chill to set

Cover the ramekins and refrigerate until the custard is set with a slight wobble in the center, about 2 hours. Do not shake or move them while they are setting.

Serve with honey

Serve the mamia cold, spooning a little Honey over each portion just before it goes to the table. Spoon straight into the soft set custard and enjoy it as a simple, chilled dessert.