Classic Vanilla Bavarian Cream Dessert

A classic French dessert that is delicious as exotic as it looks. A vanilla Bavarian Cream also called creme’ Bavaria or just Bavarios is a custard based dessert made with vanilla pastry cream as a base. Infused with vanilla or liquor then lighted with fresh whipped cream. A simple, easy yet very impressive dessert that’s perfect any time of the year.

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If you’ve had a Bavarian Cream before you know what I mean when I say that the very words Vanilla Bavarian Cream get your taste buds singing. Silky smooth and luxurious mouthfeel you can never forget. Right?

I’m a huge fan of exotic desserts and this has got to be one of my favorites. Not just because it’s so impressive but mostly because it’s so simple and easy to make. And if you know me by now you know I love to simplify and make things easier and fail proof which is also why I have so many Bavarian Cream Desserts on this blog. Have you seen my Strawberry Bavarian Cream Dessert or Strawberry Bavarian Cream Cake? Well, strawberry being the most obvious request when strawberries are in season but you may make these many different ways.

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Here’s a popular Bavarian Cream Dessert you will never forget

Strawberry Bavarian Cream Recipe – Creme’ Bavarios – Veena Azmanov

The Classic strawberry Bavarian cream often called Creme Bavaria is a pastry cream based dessert with the luxury of whipped cream and strawberry. Rich, deli

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Eggless Vanilla Bavarian Cream Dessert

Yes, you can make this an eggless version of the Vanilla Bavarian Cream too! just replace the egg-based vanilla pastry cream for my eggless vanilla pastry cream.  You can use agar-agar instead of gelatin but you may need a little more than 1 tbsp mentioned here

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Garnish /Serving

This dessert really takes very little to make it look fancy. Personally, I love to either top it with whipped cream or just a piece of fruit on top. My kids love the little chocolate coated nuts too. I have made this a few times so I have given you several pictures to show you how I serve this.

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Recipe – Classic Vanilla Bavarian Cream, Cream Bavaria, Bavarios (Save/Pin)

Tools

• Sauce Pan
• Whisk
• Bowl
• Wooden Spoon
• Spatula
• Cling Wrap

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Ingredients

For the Pastry Cream

• 6 large egg yolks
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 4 tbsp cornstarch
• 750 ml / 3 cups whole milk
• 2 tbsp pure vanilla extract

Additional 

• 2 tbsp gelatin
• 1 cup / 250 ml – whipping Cream (32 to 38% is fine)
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar

See my step by step on how to make the classic vanilla pastry cream at home

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Method

• Soak gelatin in 2 tbsp water – let sit for 5 min.
• Place in microwave for 30 secs until dissolved – keep warm.
• Whip the cream with 1 tbsp of powder sugar to stiff peaks – set aside.

 Make pastry cream

• Bring milk to almost boiling.
• In a separate bowl add egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla. Whisk well until light and foamy.
• Pour the hot milk into the eggs a few tablespoons at a time to avoid the eggs curdling.
• Once all the milk is incorporated into the eggs – pour the mixture back into the milk pot and cook on low heat.
  Stir continuously until the mixture thickens to a thick custard. This will happen quickly since the number of yolks to milk is high.
  Note: Do not leave custard unattended to avoid curdling.
• Once the custard is ready – add the soaked gelatin mixture.
• Strain the custard gelatin mixture while still warm into a clean bowl to remove any undissolved gelatin.
• Cover with cling wrap and set aside in a warm place.

Assemble 

• When the vanilla pastry cream is cool to the touch (not chilled).
• Fold in the whipped cream.
• Once all is well incorporated. ‘
• Pour into decorative cups.
• Let set in the fridge for a couple hours.
• Garnish and serve with either a dollop of whipped cream or fruit of your choice.

A must try when strawberries are in season – Strawberry Bavarian Cream Cake

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Strawberry Bavarian Cream Cake is a perfect entertaining dessert very impressive & luxurious. Made with creamy strawberry vanilla pastry that feels like vel

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Classic Vanilla Bavarian Cream Recipe

A classic French dessert that is delicious as exotic as it looks. A vanilla Bavarian Cream also called creme' Bavaria or just Bavarios is a custard based dessert made with vanilla pastry cream as a base. Infused with vanilla or liquor then lighted with fresh whipped cream. A simple, easy yet very impressive dessert that's perfect any time of the year. 

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Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 210 kcal

Author Veena Azmanov

Ingredients - Choose (Metric or US Customary) below

For the Pastry Cream

• 6 Egg yolks large
• 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
• 4 tbsp Cornstarch
• 750 ml Whole milk
• 2 tbsp Pure vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp Gelatin
• 250 ml Whipping Cream 32 to 38% is fine
• 1 tbsp Sugar

Metric - US customary

Instructions

1. Soak gelatin in 2 tbsp water - let sit for 5 min.

2. Place in microwave for 30 secs until dissolved - keep warm.

3. Whip the cream with 1 tbsp of powder sugar to stiff peaks - set aside. 

Make the vanilla pastry cream

1. Bring milk to almost boiling.
2. In a separate bowl add egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla. Whisk well until light and foamy.
3. Pour the hot milk into the eggs a few tablespoons at a time to avoid the eggs curdling.
4. Once all the milk is incorporated into the eggs – pour the mixture back into the milk pot and cook on low heat. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens to a thick custard. This will happen quickly since the number of yolks to milk is high. Note: Do not leave custard unattended to avoid curdling.
5. Once the custard is ready – add the soaked gelatin mixture.
6. Strain the custard gelatin mixture while still warm into a clean bowl to remove any undissolved gelatin.

7. Cover with cling wrap and set aside in a warm place.

Assemble 

1. When the vanilla pastry cream is cool to the touch (not chilled).

2. Fold in the whipped Cream.

3. Once all is well incorporated.

4. Pour into decorative cups.
5. Let set in the fridge for a couple hours until set.
6. Garnish and serve with either a dollop of whipped cream or fruit of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Classic Vanilla Bavarian Cream Recipe

Amount Per Serving (136 g)

Calories 210 Calories from Fat 71

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7.9g 12%

Saturated Fat 3.9g 20%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 152mg 51%

Sodium 51mg 2%

Potassium 0mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 28.2g 9%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 23.5g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 0%

Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 0%

Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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