Choco Berry Bavarian Cream Recipes

BAVARIAN CREAM

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together the gelatin and cold water. Set aside to soften. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and salt until smooth.
• In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a boil. Pour the hot milk in a steady stream into the yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and pour the custard through a strainer.
• Stir in the softened gelatin and vanilla and stir to melt the gelatin. Allow to cool.
• When the mixture has cooled almost to room temperature, whip the heavy cream to medium stiffness and fold it into the custard. Immediately transfer the Bavarian cream to parfait glasses, molds, or on prepared cake layers, as it will firm up quickly as the gelatin sets. Refrigerate at least one hour before serving.

BAVARIAN CREAM

Steps:

• Put the split vanilla bean in cream and slowly bring to a boil. Turn off heat and let sit for 1 hour.
• Remove bean and scrape out seeds, add them to the cream and discard the pod. Sprinkle the gelatin into the milk and set aside.
• Whisk the sugar and egg yolks together. Warm the cream mixture back up and slowly whisk into eggs. Place mixture over simmering water and stir until it is thick enough to coat the back of a wooded spoon. Remove from heat and add milk and gelatin mixture.
• Place bowl in ice bath and stir until at room temperature.
• Fold in whipped cream and pour mixture into 6 (6-ounce) ramekins. Place in refrigerator for 4 to 5 hours or until mixture is set. Remove from molds and garnish with strawberries.

CHOCOLATE BAVARIAN CREAM

Steps:

• Add heavy cream to a bowl and whisk until soft peaks form.
• Place Kirschwasser or water to a small heat proof bowl and sprinkle gelatin evenly over the surface. Set aside and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to bloom.
• Add the egg yolks with powdered sugar, salt and vanilla extract to a heat proof bowl and beat until light and fluffy.
• Add about 1-inch of water to a saucepan, that is smaller than your mixing bowl, and bring the water to a light simmer but avoid boiling.
• Place your egg yolk mixture on top and heat to a minimum of 140 F while whisking constantly.
• Chop the chocolate and add it into a heat proof bowl. Place the bowl for 20-30 seconds into the microwave. Stir and place in 15 seconds increments into the microwave until melted.
• Place the gelatin for 15 seconds into the microwave to melt. Mix well, then add to the chocolate and combine.
• Add half of the chocolate to the egg mixture and mix well. Then add the remaining chocolate and mix well again.
• Mix in about 1/3 of the whipped cream and then add fold in the remaining whipped cream in two increments.
• Fill the Bavarian cream into small desert glasses or a bowl and allow to sit refrigerated for at least 2 hours or overnight.

BAVARIAN CREAM WITH RASPBERRY COULIS

Steps:

• For the Bavarian cream
• Chill a metal bowl and the whisk attachment of an electric mixer in the freezer for a few minutes. Then whip the cream until it stands in soft peaks. Chill until needed.
• Soak the gelatin in 2/3 cup cold water for 10 minutes.
• Beat the egg yolks with the confectioners' sugar in a large metal bowl until they are pale yellow and have a thick, creamy consistency.
• Bring the milk and the vanilla seeds to a boil in a saucepan, stirring occasionally to make sure the milk does not scorch at the bottom of the pan. Remove from the heat and slowly pour the milk into the egg yolks, stirring constantly.
• Transfer the mixture to a double boiler, or place the metal bowl over a pot of gently boiling water. Continue stirring until the mixture coats a wooden spoon.
• Gradually stir in the dissolved gelatin and place the bowl over a large bowl of ice water. Make sure that the mixture is lump-free. If you discover any lumps, quickly strain the cream through a fine sieve. Continue stirring vigorously until the cream starts to cool and stiffen. This is the time to fold in the whipped cream.
• Immediately pour the Bavarian cream into a large glass serving bowl or individual serving dishes and chill for several hours until set.
• For the coulis
• Cook the raspberries and confections' sugar over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirrig occasionally. Strain through a fine sieve to remove any seeds and chill.
• Take the Bavarian cream and the coulis out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving so they can develop their full flavor. Top each serving of Bavarian cream with a few spoonfuls of coulis.

MILK CHOCOLATE BAVARIAN CREAM WITH PINE NUT CRUMBLE

Steps:

• RED BERRY JELLY: combine both amounts of sugar & pectin in a bowl.
• Heat the fruit & both amounts of water in a saucepan over medium heat; when the fruit has thawed, add the sugar/pectin & mix well.
• Bring to a boil & simmer for 10 minutes; remove from heat & leave to cool.
• Pour into tall glasses & refrigerate.
• CUSTARD: Bring milk & half the sugar to a boil in a saucepan.
• Whip the egg yolks with the rest of the sugar in a bowl.
• Whisk half the hot milk into the egg mixture; when fully incorporated, whisk in the rest.
• Return the mixture to the saucepan, stirring over medium heat until it thickens slightly or a thermometer indicates 185F (85C).
• Remove from heat; if necessary, use a hand mixer to smooth the custard.
• Pour the hot custard into a bowl, add the chocolate, stirring to mix & cool to room temperature.
• In another bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form; fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream, using a spatula.
• Spoon the custard into each glass over the berry layer & return to the fridge.
• CRUMBLE: Toast the pine nuts on a baking sheet in a 300F (150C) oven until golden, about 5 minutes; let cool & coarsely chop.
• Combine pine nuts, flour & sugar in a bowl, using an electric mixer; add the butter & continue mixing until texture is crumbly.
• Refrigerate until chilled; spread the mixture on a baking sheet & bake at 325F (160C) for 15 minutes.
• Sprinkle over the bavarian cream layer before serving.

ELEGANT COCONUT BAVARIAN CREAM

Steps:

• Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and set aside to soften for 10 minutes. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the milk just to the boiling point.
• Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar and salt. In a steady stream, pour the hot milk into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
• Add the softened gelatin to the hot custard and stir until fully dissolved. Stir in the vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Toast the coconut on a baking sheet until golden, about 4 minutes, stirring once or twice. (You may use a toaster oven for this step). Transfer to a plate to cool, reserving about 1 tablespoon toasted coconut for garnishing.
• Whip the egg whites until medium-stiff peaks form; gently fold the egg whites into the cooled custard mixture.
• Whip the cream until medium-stiff peaks form. Fold the cream into the custard mixture, along with the toasted coconut. Pour the Bavarian cream into serving glasses and chill for at least three hours before serving. Garnish with the reserved toasted coconut.

SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE BAVARIAN CREAM

Steps:

• Put the 1/4 cup of water in small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over it.
• Put the egg yolks into a large bowl and whisk lightly to combine. Add the sugar and whisk until smooth.
• Put the milk into a saucepan and bring just to a boil.
• *Gradually whisk the hot milk into the yolks.
• Then return the mixture into the saucepan.
• Cook the custard over medium-low heat, scraping the bottom of the pan constantly with a wooden spoon. Cook the custard sauce until it reaches 165°F.to 170°F on an instant read thermometer(Another test method is to dip a metal spoon into the custard. Run your finger down the middle of the custard, and if the trail stays it's ready).
• Melt the chocolate in a microwave.
• Stir the softened gelatin into the custard, whisking until the gelatin is dissolved.
• Whisk the custard into the chocolate. Pour the mixture into a bowl and allow to cool to room temperature. Place in refrigerator for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
• While the custard is chilling, pour cream into a chilled bowl and beat to soft peaks.
• Oil a mold with almond oil.
• Gently fold the cream into the custard and pour into the oiled mold.
• To serve: Unmold the Bavarian cream a short time before serving. Garnish with your choice , or whipped cream, grated chocolate, orange, raspberries or other fruit.
• Note:The servings will vary; depends on th mold that you use. Times do not include chilling. Times are guesstimated.
• *Be very careful when whisking the milk into the yolks. If you put too much hot liquid too quickly into the yolks, you will have scrambled eggs. Just pour in a small amount at first.