How to Make Bavarian Cream - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bavarian cream, also known as crème bavaroise, is a rich and luxurious dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. This decadent dessert originated in Bavaria, a region in southern Germany known for its culinary traditions and rich, creamy desserts. Bavarian cream is a velvety-smooth custard made with heavy cream, eggs, sugar, and gelatin, giving it a light and airy texture that is perfect for special occasions or elegant dinner parties.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup cold water
  • 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 4 cups

  • Stir together cold water and gelatin in a small bowl; set aside to soften.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • Bring milk to a boil in a medium saucepan. Pour hot milk in a steady stream into yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Return mixture to the saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until custard thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Strain custard into a large bowl. Stir in softened gelatin and vanilla until gelatin is melted. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
  • Whip heavy cream in a mixing bowl to medium stiffness. Fold into cooled custard and immediately pour into parfait glasses, molds, or onto cake layers before gelatin has time to set. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Nutrition

    312 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 189mg
    • Sodium: 52mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 121mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 146mg