Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Bavarian Cream and Berries, a luscious dessert combining creamy custard with a burst of fresh berries. This elegant treat is perfect for special occasions or a sweet ending to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Custard:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bloom Gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat Milk: Heat milk in a saucepan until simmering.
- Prepare Custard Base: Whisk egg yolks and sugar, then mix with hot milk. Cook until thickened, then add bloomed gelatin and vanilla.
- Whip Cream: Whip heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Combine: Fold custard into whipped cream.
- Chill: Refrigerate custard for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare Berries: Toss berries with powdered sugar.
- Serve: Spoon berries over Bavarian cream and garnish with mint leaves.
Notes
- You can prepare the Bavarian cream a day ahead and add the berries just before serving.
- For a lighter texture, fold in extra whipped cream.
- Use seasonal berries for the freshest flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg
