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Bavarian Cream and Berries

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This Bavarian Cream and Berries dessert is a light and silky vanilla custard folded with whipped cream and topped with fresh berries for a perfectly balanced, elegant treat.

Ingredients

3 egg yolks

¾ cup sugar

1 tablespoon powdered gelatin

1 cup milk

1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup heavy cream

Fresh berries (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a medium bowl until pale and creamy.
  2. Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
  3. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  4. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons of cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
  7. Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm custard and stir until completely dissolved.
  8. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
  9. Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
  10. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled custard until smooth and fully combined.
  11. Pour into serving glasses or molds and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
  12. Top with fresh berries just before serving.

Notes

Strain the custard before adding gelatin for an ultra-smooth texture.

Infuse the milk with vanilla bean or citrus zest for extra flavor.

Use agar-agar instead of gelatin for a vegetarian version.

Chill overnight for the best consistency.

Do not freeze; the texture will separate once thawed.

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