Heavenly Dessert – Vanilla Bavarian Cream With Raspberry Sauce

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Heavenly Dessert - Vanilla Bavarian Cream With Raspberry Sauce
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Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

150 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups milk
1 vanilla bean ( or 1 tsp vanilla extract )
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin ( powder form )
1/2 cup cold water
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 pint raspberries ( fresh or frozen )
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup red Burgundy wine

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
580
Sugar
41g
Fat
41g
The Vanilla Bavarian Cream is a classic dessert that originated in France. It is a rich custard-like dessert that is thickened with gelatin and lightened with whipped cream. The addition of a tangy raspberry sauce provides a perfect balance to the richness of the cream, making this dessert a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. It can be served in individual dessert cups, or as a large chilled bowl that guests can help themselves to. The preparation for this dessert is simple and easy, but it requires some planning ahead to allow for the chilling time.

Instructions

1.In a saucepan, heat milk and vanilla bean over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
2.In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale yellow.
3.Gradually pour the milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
4.Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
5.Remove from heat and stir in the unflavored gelatin, whisking until completely dissolved.
6.Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then stir in the heavy cream.
7.Pour the mixture into a large bowl or individual dessert cups and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
8.To make the raspberry sauce, puree the raspberries, sugar, and red Burgundy wine in a blender until smooth.
9.Serve the chilled Bavarian cream with a generous drizzle of raspberry sauce on top.

PROS

This dessert is rich, creamy, and full of flavor.

The raspberry sauce adds a tangy sweetness that balances out the richness of the cream.

CONS

The dessert is high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

It also requires some planning ahead to allow for the chilling time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The raspberries in the sauce are a good source of antioxidants and vitamins, and the cream provides some calcium and protein.

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