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Layered bavarian cream with cherry compote and strawberry

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
Waiting Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Bavarian Cream, Creme Anglaise, Whipped Cream
Servings: 6 cups

Ingredients

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

To Make Bavarian Cream:

  • 2 cups heavy cream ~480g

Instructions

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.

Make Whipped Cream

  • Whip Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream to medium or firm peaks. Chill until needed.
    2 cups heavy cream

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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