Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Bavarian cream, a dessert that effortlessly combines rich flavors and a velvety texture. This elegant treat features a harmonious blend of heavy cream, milk, and vanilla, making it a luxurious addition to any celebration or a simple indulgence at home. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying on your own, this versatile recipe can be enjoyed standalone or as a filling for pastries. Prepare to elevate your dessert game with this easy-to-follow Bavarian cream recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ tsp unflavored gelatin powder
- 3 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin by combining it with cold water in a small bowl; let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together heavy cream, milk, and sugar until warm (about 3 minutes), ensuring the sugar dissolves completely.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and bloomed gelatin until smooth.
- Let the mixture cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Experiment with flavor variations by substituting vanilla extract with almond extract or adding citrus zest. For added texture, fold in fresh berries or chocolate shavings before chilling.