Description
Indulge in the rich and unique flavors of this Sweet Marrow Custard with Vanilla Bean. A decadent dessert made with bone marrow, cream, and vanilla, this custard is a true delight for those looking to try something different and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Bone Marrow Custard:
- 1 cup bone marrow (from about 2 pounds beef or veal marrow bones)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 vanilla bean split and seeds scraped
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare Marrow: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Soak marrow bones in cold salted water for 1-2 hours, drain. Roast bones for 15 minutes, scoop out marrow, and mash.
- Make Custard Base: Heat cream, milk, and vanilla in a saucepan. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Combine mixtures, strain, and stir in marrow.
- Bake Custard: Pour mixture into ramekins, place in a baking dish with water, bake for 35-40 minutes. Chill before serving.
Notes
- For extra depth, add brandy or nutmeg.
- Serve with berries or honey.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes plus soaking and chilling
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Traditional, Nose-to-Tail
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 260mg
