"How to make Bavarian cream, one of the quintessential German desserts. Tips on presenting it and using in it pastries, cakes and other baked goods...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 egg yolks
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1 cup white cane sugar
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2 envelopes unflavored gelatin (plus 1/2 cup cold water to bloom it)
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2 cups whole milk
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2 tsp vanilla extract (or 1-2 vanilla beans)
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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fresh fruit and herbs, as needed to top dessert (optional)
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powdered sugar, honey, agave syrup, fruit syrup or reduction, as needed, to drizzle over dessert (optional)