Carmel Bavarian Cream

**Ju-Ju** on Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:12 pm

Makes: 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ready In: 40 minutes
This dessert can be served plain and is the perfect filing for your King Cake or homemade doughnuts.

Ingredients
2 cups milk 4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla 2 tbsp granulated sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup boiling water
2 tbsp gelatin 1/2 cup cold water

Directions
Scald milk (milk heated almost to boiling) and pour over egg yolks, beaten slightly with the two tablespoons of sugar. Caramelize the 3/4 cup of sugar and dissolve in boiling water. Add to the soft custard. Add gelatin which has been softened in the cold water. Strain into a bowl and set in ice water. When it begins to thicken, add vanilla and egg whites beaten stiff. Chill. Serve plain or topped with whipped cream