Speculoosbavarois

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3

Tasty and creamy Speculoosbavarois recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

4 hours 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

428

Sugar

27g

Fat

31g

Speculoosbavarois is a creamy and indulgent dessert that combines the flavours of speculaas or gingerbread cookies with creamy custard. It's a traditional Belgian and Dutch dessert that is often served during the festive season, but can be enjoyed all year round. It's perfect for entertaining because it can be made in advance and keeps well in the fridge. This dessert is simple to make and doesn't require much time in the kitchen. It's sure to impress all of your guests with its rich taste and creamy texture.

Instructions

1.	Firstly, pour the milk and cream into a saucepan and add the vanilla sugar.
2.	Heat the mixture slowly over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved.
3.	In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until they are light and frothy, then stir in the speculaas or gingerbread cookies.
4.	Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly, until everything is well combined.
5.	Rinse out the saucepan and pour the combined mixture back into it.
6.	Add the powdered sugar and heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
7.	In a small bowl, mix the gelatin with a tablespoon of water and add it to the pan, stirring until dissolved.
8.	Strain the mixture through a sieve and pour it into a mould.
9.	Put it in the fridge and leave to set for at least 4 hours.
10.

PROS

This dessert is very creamy with a rich speculoos or gingerbread flavour.

It’s simple to make and can be prepared in advance, making it perfect for entertaining.

CONS

This dessert is quite rich and high in calories and fat.

It’s not suitable for those with egg or dairy allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert isn’t particularly healthy, but it’s a delicious treat to be enjoyed occasionally.
The gingerbread cookies in this recipe contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that can help boost the immune system and prevent chronic diseases.

	250 ml milk
	200 ml cream
	2 packets vanilla sugar
	3 eggs
	80 g sugar
	25 g powdered sugar
	10 g gelatin
	80 g speculaas or 80 g gingerbread cookies