Classic Vanilla Bavarian Cream – Full Proof Method

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. Simple, easy yet very impressive dessert that’s perfect any time of the year.

Classic Vanilla Bavarian Cream

If you’ve had a Bavarian Cream before you know what I mean when I say that the very words Vanilla Bavarian Cream gets your taste buds singing. Silky smooth and luxurious mouth feel 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 full proof.

Classic Vanilla Bavarian Cream Recipe

Eggless Vanilla Bavarian Cream

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

Classic Vanilla Bavarian Cream Recipe

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 these little chocolate coated buts too. I have made this a few times so I have given you several pictures to show  you how I serve this.

Classic Vanilla Bavarian Cream Recipe

 Recipe – Classic Vanilla Bavarian Cream

Tools

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

Classic Vanilla Bavarian Cream Recipe

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.

Plus 

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

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 vanilla 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 to the eggs a few tablespoons at a time to avoid the eggs curdling.
• Once all the milk is incorporated in to 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 quantity of yolks to milk is high.
  Note: Do not leave custard unattended to avoid curdling.
• Once 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 in to decorative cups.
• Let set in the fridge for a couple hours until set.
• Garnish and serve with either a dollop of whipped cream or fruit of your choice.

Classic Vanilla Bavarian Cream Recipe

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Classic Vanilla Pastry Cream

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Classic Vanilla Bavarian Cream Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Cook 10 mins

Inactive 4 hours

Total 4 hours, 15 mins

Author Veena Azmanov

Yield 8 servings

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. Simple, easy yet very impressive dessert that's perfect any time of the year. 

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.

Plus 

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

Instructions

• 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 vanilla 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 to the eggs a few tablespoons at a time to avoid the eggs curdling.
• Once all the milk is incorporated in to 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 quantity of yolks to milk is high. Note: Do not leave custard unattended to avoid curdling.
• Once 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 in to decorative cups.
• Let set in the fridge for a couple hours until set.
• Garnish and serve with either a dollop of whipped cream or fruit of your choice.

Courses Dessert

Cuisine French

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 136 g per serving

Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% Daily Value
Total Fat 7.87 g		12%
	Saturated Fat 3.86 g	19%
	Unsaturated Fat 2.67 g
Cholesterol 152 mg		51%
Sodium 51 mg		2%
Total Carbohydrates 28.22 g		9%
	Sugars 23.55 g
Protein 5.04 g		10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Love Desserts? You may like to check out my other desserts such Strawberry Bavarian Cream Dessert, or Strawberry Bavarian Cream Cake.
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