Strawberry Lemon Bavarian Food

STRAWBERRY LEMON BAVARIAN CAKE

Steps:

• Make the shortbread:
• In a bowl cream together the butter, the sugar, and the vanilla, add the flour,the baking powder,and the salt, and stir the mixture until it forms a dough. Spread the dough evenly in the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan and bake it in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it is golden. Let the shortbread cool and chill it in the pan for 15 minutes.
• Make the Bavarian:
• In a small saucepan stir together the lemon juice, the sugar, the liqueur, and 2 tablespoons water, sprinkle the gelatin over the mixture, and let it soften for 1 minute. Heat the mixture over moderately low heat, stirring, until the sugar and the gelatin are dissolved, set the pan in a bowl of cold water (do not add ice), and stir the mixture until it is just cool but still liquid. In a chilled large bowl with an electric mixer beat the cream until it holds soft peaks, with the motor running add the lemon mixture, beating until the mixture is just combined, and fold in the diced strawberries gently but thoroughly.
• Pour the Bavarian into the springform pan and chill it, covered, for 4 hours, or until it is set. The cake may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. Remove the side of the pan, transfer the cake to a plate, and garnish the top and side with the halved strawberries.

STRAWBERRY BAVARIAN CREAM

Steps:

• Drain strawberries, reserving syrup.
• Pour boiling water over gelatin in bowl, stirring until gelatin is dissolved.
• Add enough cold water to reserved syrup to measure 1 cup; stir into dissolved gelatin. Chill until almost set.
• Beat gelatin until foamy. Fold whipped cream and thawed strawberries into gelatin. Pour into 1 quart mold or into individual dessert dishes and chill until firm.
• Unmold; if desired, serve with sweetened whipped cream and garnish with strawberries or other fruits.

BAVARIAN STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, crush strawberries and add sugar.
• Let stand 30 minutes.
• Pour cold water in a bowl and add the unflavored gelatin to the top.
• Let stand 5 minutes.
• Add boiling water to dissolve the gelatin; stir.
• Stir in the the strawberries and add fresh lemon juice.
• Chill the gelatin until it is the thickness of unbeaten egg whites.
• Whip the cream until firm peaks form.
• Gently fold into strawberry mixture.
• Pour into pie crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

STRAWBERRY BAVARIAN

Steps:

• 1. Place the Jello in a large bowl and add the boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
• 2. Add the sour cream and beat until smooth.
• 3. Cut the frozen ice cream into the Jello. Stir until melted and smooth.
• 4. Add the lemon juice and frozen fruit.
• 5. Quickly pour the mixture into a pitcher and then pour into 4 large capacity wine glasses or one decorative bowl. (Each glass should have an 8-ounce capacity.) **Make sure you leave a generous amount of headroom in each glass (or bowl) for the topping.
• 6. Refrigerate the Bavarian. At this time, put your mixing bowl and beaters in the refrigerator to chill.
• 7. After the Bavarian has set up, make the topping.
• 8. In your chilled bowl, add the heavy cream, vanilla and powdered sugar.
• 9. Whip the ingredients until the cream holds it shape.
• 10. Remove the Bavarian from the refrigerator and top each glass or bowl with the whipped topping.
• 11. Add some grated chocolate on the top of the whipped cream. You may also add a leaf of mint for some color. Enjoy!

STRAWBERRY BAVARIAN PIE

Steps:

• The day before making the pie, strain the yogurt by straining through a cheese cloth lined mesh strainer or using a yogurt cheese funnel.
• Discard whey and reserve the yogurt cheese for the pie.
• Wash strawberries, hull and slice.
• Sprinkle with sugar or a mixture of sugar and Splenda.
• Taste for sweetness and adjust sweetening as necessary for personal taste.
• Soften the gelatin in 1/4 cup of water for 5 minutes.
• Heat the remaining 1/2 cup water, add the gelatin and stir until dissolved.
• Gradually stir gelatin mixture into sweetened strawberries, add yogurt cheese and stir gently with a fork until well blended.
• Pour into a 9-inch prepared graham cracker pie crust that is thoroughly cooled.
• Refrigerate until firm; at least 3 to 4 hours.
• Please Note: Straining the yogurt will take 12 to 24 hours and while straining the yogurt should be placed in refrigerator for safe keeping.