Description
Bavarian cream is a decadent dessert that combines silky smoothness with a touch of vanilla elegance, making it a perfect indulgence for special occasions or casual summer gatherings. This delightful treat can be beautifully topped with fresh berries or served in elegant molds, impressing your guests with its rich yet light flavor profile. Whether you’re celebrating a dinner party or simply treating yourself, this Bavarian cream will surely become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large egg yolks
Instructions
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over ¼ cup cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine milk and sugar over medium heat until warm (not boiling).
- Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl. Gradually add warm milk mixture to yolks while whisking to temper them.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan; cook on low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon (5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in bloomed gelatin until dissolved; add vanilla extract.
- Pour into serving dishes or molds and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 120g
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 200mg