CHOCOLATE BAVARIAN WITH STRAWBERRY CREAM

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Strawberries are my favorite fruit, so I'm always looking for new ways to use them. This elegant, fancy-looking dessert is an easy way to impress guests.-Rachel Fankell, Grayson, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sugar
2-1/4 cups 2% milk, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
CREAM:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 drops red food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Drain strawberries, reserving syrup. Refrigerate strawberries. Add enough cold water to syrup to measure 3/4 cup. Sprinkle gelatin over syrup mixture; let stand for 1 minute., In a large saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, sugar and 1/2 cup milk. Cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted. Add gelatin mixture; cook and stir 1 minute longer or until gelatin is dissolved., Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and remaining milk. Pour into a large bowl. Refrigerate until partially set, about 40 minutes., In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into chocolate mixture. Transfer to a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours., For cream, place reserved strawberries in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and food coloring if desired; beat until soft peaks form. Fold in strawberry puree., To serve, unmold Bavarian onto a serving plate. Spoon strawberry cream into center and over top of ring.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Stewart Blandford Dance
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chocolate Bavarian was so rich and decadent, and the strawberry cream was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Edward nangawe
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The chocolate Bavarian was so smooth and creamy, and the strawberry cream was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Faruk
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I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The chocolate Bavarian was rich and creamy, and the strawberry cream was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ramiro M Diaz Rodriguez
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. I used a store-bought chocolate cake mix and it turned out great. The strawberry cream was the perfect complement to the chocolate Bavarian. I will definitely be making this again.


tattooer24
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a hit. The chocolate Bavarian was so rich and decadent, and the strawberry cream was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Saif abbasi
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This was a wonderful dessert! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The chocolate Bavarian was so smooth and creamy, and the strawberry cream was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Kh.Motiur Rahman
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chocolate Bavarian was so rich and decadent, and the strawberry cream was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


godisgoodanduarenot
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The chocolate Bavarian was so smooth and creamy, and the strawberry cream was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Dalton Harrington
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I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The chocolate Bavarian was rich and creamy, and the strawberry cream was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Shawanika Keller
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. I used a store-bought chocolate cake mix and it turned out great. The strawberry cream was the perfect complement to the chocolate Bavarian. I will definitely be making this again.