Bavarian Cream with Berries (Printable Format)

Light custard cream set with gelatin, finished with fresh berries for a vibrant, elegant dessert.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Custard Base

01 - 3 large egg yolks
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 cup whole milk
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 2 teaspoons powdered gelatin or 2 gelatin sheets
06 - 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
07 - additional heavy whipping cream for folding

→ Berry Topping

08 - 1 1/2 to 2 cups fresh or frozen mixed berries
09 - 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Sprinkle powdered gelatin over several tablespoons of cold water and allow it to bloom, or soak gelatin sheets in cold water until soft.
02 - Combine whole milk and vanilla extract in a medium saucepan and gently heat over medium-low until steaming but not boiling.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
04 - Slowly pour the hot milk into the yolk-sugar mixture, whisking constantly to temper. Transfer back to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula until the custard thickens and coats the back of the spoon.
05 - Remove custard from heat and immediately stir in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved. Let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
06 - Whip the heavy whipping cream to soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled custard base until smooth and well combined.
07 - Spoon mixture into individual glasses or lightly greased molds. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, or until fully set.
08 - Just before serving, top with fresh or lightly sugared berries as desired.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For best texture, ensure the custard is cooled to room temperature before folding in the whipped cream.