Bird Cherry Syrup Bavarois
Bird Cherry Syrup Bavarois is a traditional British recipe (based on a German original) for a classic chilled dessert of egg custard mixed with cream and egg whites and set with gelatine that's flavoured with bird cherry syrup. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Bird Cherry Syrup Bavarois.
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
20 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Additional Time:
(+setting time)
Serves:
4–6
Rating: 
Tags : Wild FoodDessert RecipesMilk RecipesBritish Recipes
This is a classic vanilla-flavoured egg custard dessert mixed with cream and egg whites that's set with gelatine or
agar that's flavoured with bird cherry syrup.
Method:
Add the milk, bird cherry syrup and vanilla pod to a pan and slowly bring to a bowl. Meanwhile, cream together the egg yolks and sugar and beat until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is light and creamy in colour. When the milk mixture has just boiled, take off the heat then, whisking continually, slowly add half the milk to the egg mixture.
Pour the resultant mixture into the pan with the remaining milk mix and whisk to combine. Return to the heat and cook over medium heat, whisking continually, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Add the gelatine to a bowl and pour 80ml boiling water over the top. Stir until the gelatine has dissolved then pour this into the egg and milk mixture. Whisk to combine then immediately place the pan in a bowl of iced water and allow to cool to room temperature (when the mixture begins to set).
As the mixture is cooling, whip the egg whites in a clean bowl to the soft peak stage and whip the cream to the same consistency. When the custard mixture has cooled gently fold in the whipped cream and the whipped egg whites.
Pour into moulds and cool until set then unmould by plunging the mould into hot water and turning onto a plate. Serve with a fruit coulis. Alternatively, you can use the mixture as a cake filling.