Chocolate Bavarian: the recipe for a delicious and sophisticated dessert

How to make chocolate bavarois

Step 1

Collect the chopped dark chocolate in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour in the milk1and melt gently over the fire; then turn off the heat and set aside.

step 2

Whisk egg yolks with sugar and vanilla extract in a bowl2.

step 3

The end result should be a loose and foamy mass3.

Step 4

Combine the beaten egg yolk with the melted chocolate4 and mix thoroughly.

Step 5

Put it back on the stove and let it cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until it reaches a temperature of 82 °C.5.

Step 6

Remove from the heat and add the previously soaked and well squeezed gelatin6.

Step 7

Mix well to dissolve7and let cool.

Step 8

As soon as the mixture is lukewarm, add the semi-whipped cream to the chocolate cream.8Mix carefully with a spatula and with movements from bottom to top.

Step 9

Transfer the mixture into a fluted mold9, previously moistened.

Step 10

Place in the refrigerator and allow to harden for at least 4 hours10.

Step 11

When pouring out the Bavarian cream, dip the mould briefly in hot water11.

Step 12

Turn the mold upside down on a serving plate and decorate the dessert with some fresh raspberries12.

Step 13

Sprinkle with chopped pistachios13, bring the Bavarian chocolate cream to the table and serve.