Delicious Vanilla Bavarian Cream Pie Recipe

Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Classic Vanilla Bavarian Cream Pie. This delightful dessert features a smooth and velvety vanilla custard filling, encased in a buttery pastry crust. With its rich flavor and light texture, this pie is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering or celebration. Follow this easy recipe to create a scrumptious pie that will leave everyone asking for more.

Ingredients

• 1 pre-made pie crust
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 4 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Fresh berries, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place the pre-made pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it firmly against the bottom and sides. Trim any excess crust.
3. Using a fork, prick the bottom of the pie crust to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
5. In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the whole milk until smooth.
6. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
7. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Gradually whisk in about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture to temper the eggs.
8. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan and return to heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for an additional minute.
9. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.
10. Transfer the custard to a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap, ensuring that the wrap touches the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Allow it to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until well-chilled.
11. In a chilled mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
12. Remove the chilled custard from the refrigerator and fold in about one-third of the whipped cream until well-combined.
13. Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until no streaks remain.
14. Pour the Bavarian cream filling into the cooled pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
15. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until set and chilled.
16. Prior to serving, decorate the pie with fresh berries for a colorful and refreshing touch.
17. Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!

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