Chocolate Bavarois

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   For this recipe, you will need a round 8-inch diameter springform cake pan.

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   In a medium sized bowl, dissolve the unflavored powdered gelatin in the cold water. Set aside.

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   In the top of a double boiler over a medium heat, melt the chocolate, stirring until melted. Remove the bowl from the heat and continue to stir the chocolate for 2 minutes. Drop in the beaten egg yolks and keep on stirring.

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   In a medium sized saucepan, bring the whole milk almost to a boil. Turn off the heat and set aside.

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   Pour the hot milk into the gelatin/water mixture. Gently stir until all is combined. Pour this mixture through a strainer into the chocolate/yolks mixture. Stir to combine and set aside.

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   Using a balloon whisk in a medium sized bowl, whisk the heavy cream and the sugar for 10 minutes. Pour the cream mixture into the chocolate/milk mixture.

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   Pour the chocolate batter into the springform cake pan. Cover with plastic wrap or tin foil. Refrigerate this batter for 24 hours.

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   Release the springform pan sides. Top with the whipped cream and the maraschino cherries.

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   Adapted from Dona Benta Cookbook.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.