Classic Vanilla Bavarois
Bavarois — also called Bavarian cream — is a chilled, set dessert made from a vanilla custard base lightened with whipped cream and stabilized with gelatin. It needs at least 4 hours to set in the refrigerator, making it a great make-ahead option for dinner parties or special occasions.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Saucepan
- Sieve
- Refrigerator
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk preferably organic
- 1 whole vanilla bean split and scraped
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 oz gelatin unflavored
- 2 cups heavy cream chilled
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the milk and the split vanilla bean. Heat gently until just simmering, then remove from the heat and allow the vanilla to infuse for about 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle the gelatin over 1/4 cup of cold water and let it bloom for about 5 minutes, until fully absorbed.
- Remove the vanilla bean from the milk, scrape its seeds into the mixture, and add the sugar. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Gently reheat the milk mixture and add the bloomed gelatin, stirring until fully dissolved. Do not allow the milk to boil.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve into a clean bowl to remove any solids.
- Let the mixture cool until it is just warm, stirring occasionally to prevent a film from forming.
- In a separate bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream until it forms soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled gelatin mixture, ensuring it's fully incorporated.
- Pour the bavarois mixture into individual serving molds or ramekins, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2.5 hours or until set.
Notes
- To enhance flavor, consider infusing additional spices such as a hint of cardamom or a splash of almond extract.
- For vegetarians, use agar-agar as a substitute for gelatin, following the package instructions for conversion.
Nutrition
Calories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 16gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 139mgSugar: 21gVitamin A: 1232IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 0.2mg
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