Bavarian Cream with Berries
A luxurious yet simple Bavarian cream topped with fresh berries, perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
For the Bavarian Cream
- 2 cups heavy cream Use a reliable brand for best whipping results.
- 1 cup milk Whole milk preferred for flavor.
- 1/2 cup sugar Granulated sugar works well.
- 1 tablespoon gelatin Bloom in cold water before use.
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla extract for better flavor.
For the Topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries Use a mix or choose based on seasonal availability.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, sprinkle 1 tablespoon gelatin over about 2 tablespoons cold water. Let it sit and get spongy.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup milk and 1/2 cup sugar over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
- Take the pan off the heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract until dissolved.
- Let the milk mixture cool until bath-temperature.
- Pour 2 cups heavy cream into a chilled bowl and whip until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold a ladle of the milk mixture into the whipped cream, then fold the rest in carefully.
- Spoon the mixture into dessert glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serving
- Top each glass with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries just before serving.
Notes
For a lighter dessert, use half-and-half for the milk. Always chill bowls and cream for better whipping results. Store in the fridge covered for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
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