Caramel Bavarian Cream

This dessert can be served plain and is the perfect filing for your King Cake or homemade doughnuts.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup boiling water
  • 2 tbsp gelatin
  • 1/2 cup cold water

Directions

Step 1

Scald milk (milk heated almost to boiling) and pour over egg yolks, beaten slightly with the two tablespoons of sugar.

Step 2

Caramelize the 3/4 cup of sugar and dissolve in boiling water. Add to the soft custard. Add gelatin which has been softened in the cold water. Strain into a bowl and set in ice water.

Step 3

When it begins to thicken, add vanilla and egg whites beaten stiff. Chill. Serve plain or topped with whipped cream.



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