Rum Baba (Baba-orome) with Vanilla Whipped Cream

Recipe by Norbert Tarayre

Baba-orome, a revisited version of the classic rum baba, made with a light brioche dough, dried then soaked in a vanilla‑rum‑bergamot syrup and served with vanilla whipped cream. A rich French pastry, perfect for celebrations or an elegant dessert.

MediumFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
2h 35m
Prep
30m
Cook
22m
Cleanup
3h 27m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$7.41
Per serving:$1.24

Critical Success Points

  • First rise in a warm oven (controlled temperature)
  • Baking the babas (do not overbake)
  • Drying in a low-temperature oven
  • Soaking the babas in hot syrup
  • Whipping the cream (very cold cream)

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot rum carefully to avoid burns.
  • Do not let the syrup boil too long to avoid evaporating all the alcohol.
  • Wear kitchen gloves when handling the oven at 180 °C.

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