Chocolate Raspberry Bavarois (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chocolate Bavarois
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1 ½ cups whole milk
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½ cup heavy cream
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4 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
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3 large egg yolks
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 ½ teaspoons powdered gelatin
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2 tablespoons cold water
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½ cup whipped cream (for folding)
→ Raspberry Coulis
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1 ½ cups fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed)
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¼ cup sugar
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon water
→ Garnish
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Extra fresh raspberries
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Shaved dark chocolate
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Mint leaves (optional)
# Instructions:
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Place fresh or thawed raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Let it simmer for 5 to 7 minutes while stirring occasionally. When the raspberries break down, strain the mixture through a fine sieve to get a smooth coulis. Once cooled, refrigerate until ready to use.
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Begin by sprinkling gelatin over cold water in a small bowl. Give it 5 minutes to bloom. Heat the milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to steam—avoid boiling. Separately, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy. Gradually pour the heated milk and cream mixture into the egg mixture, constantly whisking to prevent it from curdling. Return it to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring consistently, until the mixture thickens (it should coat the back of a spoon). Remove from heat and melt the finely chopped chocolate into the mixture until it’s smooth. Stir in the bloomed gelatin to dissolve fully and add the vanilla extract. Let it cool at room temperature before gently folding in the whipped cream.
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Spoon or pour a layer of raspberry coulis into the bottom of serving ramekins or glasses. Follow that with the chocolate Bavarois mixture. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight until it sets.
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Top each dessert with fresh raspberries, a sprinkle of shaved dark chocolate, and some optional mint leaves for decoration. Serve chilled, optionally with extra raspberry coulis on the side.
# Notes:
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Replace gelatin with agar-agar for a vegetarian alternative. Adjust the amount based on package instructions.
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You can make this dessert dairy-free by substituting regular milk and cream with coconut milk and coconut cream.