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Vanilla Apple and Caramel Entrée

Recipe by Once Upon a Time Pastry

A fresh and light cake made with Breton shortbread, filled with a compote apple insert, a vanilla bavaroise and a salted butter caramel bavaroise. An elegant dessert that can be prepared ahead and served well chilled.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
24h 5m
Prep
40m
Cook
2h 58m
Cleanup
27h 43m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$15.60
Total cost
$1.95
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Soak the gelatin properly
  • Cook the bavaroise at 82 °C without exceeding
  • Fold the whipped cream gently to avoid lumps
  • Observe the freezing times (at least 1 h for each layer)
  • Press the biscuit base firmly before freezing

Safety Warnings

  • Beware of burns: the custard reaches 82 °C, handle with care
  • Use fresh or pasteurized eggs to reduce the risk of salmonella
  • The gelatin must be fully dissolved, otherwise lumps may appear

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