Bavarian Cream (Creme Bavaroise)
Dive into the creamy world of Bavarian cream! This simple guide will walk you through creating a velvety, mousse-like dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time: 40 minutes minutes
Waiting Time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Bavarian Cream, Creme Anglaise, Whipped Cream
Servings: 6 cups
Creme Anglaise: 1 cup full fat milk ~240g 4 egg yolks medium or large 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 6 tablespoons sugar 75g 4 teaspoons gelatin ~12g 1/4 cup water 60g
Make Creme Anglaise Bloom Gelatin: Mix gelatin with water and set aside.
4 teaspoons gelatin, 1/4 cup water
Heat Milk: Combine milk and vanilla extract; heat until just before boiling.
1 cup full fat milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix Yolks: Whisk yolks and sugar in a separate bowl.
4 egg yolks, 6 tablespoons sugar
Temper Eggs: Slowly add hot milk to yolks while whisking to prevent curdling.
Cook Mixture: Return to the pot and simmer on low until thickened, stirring constantly, then cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Add Gelatin: Remove from heat, stir in bloomed gelatin and whisk until smooth. Cool to about 105°F or 40°C.
Combine Strain Anglaise: Strain the creme anglaise into a large bowl to remove any lumps.
Fold in Cream: Gently fold in whipped cream in thirds to maintain volume. Stir until the mixture is uniform in color.
Set or Serve: Use immediately for soft-set desserts or chill for firmer consistency that's pipeable.
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