White Chocolate Bavarian Christmas Tree Recipe

Name: White Chocolate Bavarian Christmas Tree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup half-and-half; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin; 6 eggs, separated; 12 ounces high-quality white chocolate or 12 ounces high-quality semisweet chocolate; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 ½ cups whipping cream, whipped; spearmint candy leaf; red cinnamon candies; candy-coated licorice pieces; green miniature jaw breakers

Servings: persons

1 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
6 eggs, separated
12 ounces high-quality white chocolate or 12 ounces high-quality semisweet chocolate
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 ½ cups whipping cream, whipped
spearmint candy leaf
red cinnamon candies
candy-coated licorice pieces
green miniature jaw breakers

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SUPPLIES: 8-cup tree mold or other decorative mold.
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Use only clean, uncracked grade-A eggs.
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Combine half-and-half and vanilla in medium saucepan.
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Sprinkle gelatin over mixture;let stand 1 minute.
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Stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved.
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Beat egg yolks in small bowl.
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Stir about1 cup gelatin mixture into egg yolks; return egg yolk mixture to saucepan.
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Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
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Melt chocolate in top of double boiler over hot, not boiling, water, stirring constantly.
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Stir gelatin mixture into chocolate.
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Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
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Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
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Gently fold cooled chocolate mixture into beaten egg.
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whites.
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Fold in whipped cream.
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Spoon mixture into 8-cup tree or other decorative mold.
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Refrigerate until set, 8 hours or overnight.
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To unmold, pull chocolate mixture from edge of mold with moistened fingers.
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Or, run small metal spatula or pointed knife dipped in warm water around edge of mold.
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Dip bottom of mold briefly in warm water.
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Place serving plate on top of mold.
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Invert mold and plate and shake to loosen chocolate mixture.
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Gently remove mold.
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Decorate with candies.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup half-and-half, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin, 6 eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, White Chocolate Bavarian Christmas Tree falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

White Chocolate Bavarian Christmas Tree

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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