Chocolate Bavarian Cream

Ingredients

• 1 package gelatin
• ½ cup milk
• 2 quarts heavy cream, whipped
• ½ cup sugar, divided
• 2.5 oz bittersweet chocolate, grated
• 1 tbsp hot water
• Whipped cream, for serving

Method

1. 1 Soak gelatin in cold water for 2 hours.
2. 2 Whip and drain the heavy cream.
3. 3 Grate the chocolate and bring milk to a boil.
4. 4 Melt chocolate with 2 tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp hot water over heat until smooth.
5. 5 Stir chocolate mixture into hot milk, then add soaked gelatin and remaining sugar.
6. 6 Strain mixture into a large bowl set in ice water; stir until thickened.
7. 7 Fold in whipped cream gradually.
8. 8 Dip mold in cold water, fill with cream, and chill for 1 hour or more.
9. 9 Dip mold in tepid water to release onto a plate; serve with extra whipped cream.