Bavarian vanilla cream

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2packsGelatin; unflavored
½cup;water, cold
9tablespoonsSugar
1tablespoonCornstarch
2eachesEggs; large, beaten
cupMilk; scalded
1cupIce cream; vanilla
1teaspoonVanilla
1cupCream; heavy, whipped

Directions

Sprinkle gelatin over cold water to soften. Heat to dissolve gelatin completely. Mix together sugar and cornstarch. Add eggs; beat for 2 minutes. Slowly add warm milk, beating constantly. Pour into a 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until custard coats a spoon.

Add gelatin and ice cream while custard is hot.

Cool until slightly thickened. Add vanilla. Fold in whipped cream.

Pour into a 1-quart mold. Chill until set. Unmold carefully and serve with a garnish of fresh fruits.