Peppermint Bavarian Recipes

PEPPERMINT BAVARIAN CREAM PIE

Steps:

• Stir crushed chocolate wafer crumbs, 1/4 cup white sugar, and softened butter together in a bowl. Press into an 8-inch pie plate. Refrigerate until set, at least 15 minutes.
• Pour water into a bowl and sprinkle gelatin over the top; let sit until gelatin softens, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbling. Beat egg yolks and 1/2 cup white sugar together in a bowl. Pour hot milk into egg yolk mixture in a steady stream, whisking constantly. Return egg mixture to saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Stir gelatin mixture into egg-yolk mixture until gelatin melts and custard is well-combined; cool to room temperature. Stir in peppermint extract and vanilla extract.
• Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form sharp peaks.
• Beat heavy cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl until medium-soft peaks form. Fold egg whites and whipped cream into custard. Pour custard into prepared crust. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy and grated chocolate. Chill pie in the refrigerator until set, 8 hours to overnight.

PEPPERMINT BAVARIAN

Steps:

• Sprinkle gelatin on cold water to soften.
• Mix eggs, 1/4 cup sugar, the candies and salt in 2-quart saucepan. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat 7 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and just begins to boil; remove from heat.
• Stir in softened gelatin until dissolved. Place saucepan in ice and water about 15 minutes or in refrigerator about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds when dropped from spoon. (If mixture is too thick, place saucepan in warm water; stir mixture until smooth. Refrigerate about 10 minutes or until mixture mounds when dropped from spoon.)
• Beat whipping cream and 3 tablespoons sugar in chilled medium bowl with electric mixer on high until stiff. Fold gelatin mixture into whipped cream. Gently fold in a few drops food color just until streaked with color. Pour into 4-quart mold. Cover and refrigerate 5 hours or until set. Quickly dip mold into hot water; unmold on serving plate. Immediately refrigerate any remaining bavarian after serving.

PEPPERMINT HOT COCOA

Steps:

• Divide the hot chocolate among mugs and add the schnapps. Divide the whipped cream and spoon over top of each. Sprinkle with the chocolate shavings and peppermint candies.

BAVARIAN MINTS

Steps:

• Line an 8x8 baking dish with foil or parchment paper, leaving overhangs around the edges. Grease the foil with butter.
• Place a medium saucepan over low heat. Add milk chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate, and butter. Stir until smooth and melted.
• Turn off the heat and mix in condensed milk, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract.
• Transfer the mixture into a bowl and beat with an electric mixer at low speed for 1 minute. Increase speed to high and beat for 1 more minute.
• Refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes, taking it out every 5 minutes to whisk it by hand. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
• Pour the mixture and spread evenly into the greased baking dish and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
• Using the overhangs, lift the fudge out of the pan. Slice it with a sharp knife into 1/2-inch squares. Enjoy!

BAVARIAN MINT COFFEE

Steps:

• In small bowl combine nondairy creamer, sugar, instant coffee, and cocoa. Set aside.
• Finely crush candies in food processor, blender, or with tenderizing mallet. Add to dry mixture.
• Store in airtight container and if giving as a gift, include a label that says to use 2 to 2½ teaspoons per cup of boiling water.

BAVARIAN MINT FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 11x7-in. baking pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. , In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, milk and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Microwave on high 1 minute; stir. Microwave on high stirring every 30 seconds until chips are just melted, 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in extracts (fudge mixture will not be glossy). Spread into prepared pan. Refrigerate until set., Using the foil, lift fudge out of the pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in the refrigerator.

BAVARIAN MINT FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
• In a heavy saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and remaining butter over LOW heat, stir until smooth.
• Remove from the heat; stir in the milk and extracts until well blended.
• Spread into prepared pan.
• Refrigerate until set.
• Using the foil, lift fudge out of the pan.
• Discard the foil; cut fudge int 1-in. squares.
• If leftovers, store in the refrigerator.