Bavarois with Apricots

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Here is the secret to reveal the unique charm of Bavarois with Apricots, a delight that amazes the senses! This French recipe, originating from the beautiful region of Poitou-Charentes, transports you directly into the flower gardens of a beautiful summer day. The subtly floral scent and the unique taste of these refined fruits will make you forget all other dessert recipes…

🥘 Ingredients

• 350 g apricots
• 4 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon gelatin (in powder form)
• 2 tablespoons pistachios
• 3 deciliters thick cream
• For the garnish
• Whipped cream
• Apricot slices
• Few pistachios

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Start by washing the apricots carefully, then pit them and finely chop them with a vegetable slicer. Mix them in a blender until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream.
2. Put orange juice in a bowl, add gelatin powder to it and heat the mixture over a water bath until the gelatin completely dissolves. Pour this preparation into the apricot cream, let it cool before continuing.
3. Whip thick cream well with a whisk until it becomes firm and homogeneous. Add it to the previous preparation to obtain a smooth and dense texture.
4. Pour the obtained apricot cream into lightly greased molds with a little butter, then refrigerate until the cream sets (approximately 3 hours of cooling time).
5. Serve the apricot cream surrounded by fresh apricot slices and whipped cream, along with a pistachio garnish for a refined and subtly aromatic dessert!

🏷 Tags: Dessert Bavarois Abricot Crème fraiche Gélatine Pistaches Jus d’orange