SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE BAVARIAN CREAM

Semisweet Chocolate Bavarian Cream image

This is so good! The semi-sweet chocolate flavor leaves milk chocolate at the gate! Seriously, it will become a family favorite. It's fairly easy to make, and you will really love the flavor.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin (1 envelope)
1/4 cup water
3 large egg yolks
5 tablespoons superfine sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

Put the 1/4 cup of water in small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over it.
Put the egg yolks into a large bowl and whisk lightly to combine. Add the sugar and whisk until smooth.
Put the milk into a saucepan and bring just to a boil.
*Gradually whisk the hot milk into the yolks.
Then return the mixture into the saucepan.
Cook the custard over medium-low heat, scraping the bottom of the pan constantly with a wooden spoon. Cook the custard sauce until it reaches 165°F.to 170°F on an instant read thermometer(Another test method is to dip a metal spoon into the custard. Run your finger down the middle of the custard, and if the trail stays it's ready).
Melt the chocolate in a microwave.
Stir the softened gelatin into the custard, whisking until the gelatin is dissolved.
Whisk the custard into the chocolate. Pour the mixture into a bowl and allow to cool to room temperature. Place in refrigerator for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
While the custard is chilling, pour cream into a chilled bowl and beat to soft peaks.
Oil a mold with almond oil.
Gently fold the cream into the custard and pour into the oiled mold.
To serve: Unmold the Bavarian cream a short time before serving. Garnish with your choice , or whipped cream, grated chocolate, orange, raspberries or other fruit.
Note:The servings will vary; depends on th mold that you use. Times do not include chilling. Times are guesstimated.
*Be very careful when whisking the milk into the yolks. If you put too much hot liquid too quickly into the yolks, you will have scrambled eggs. Just pour in a small amount at first.