Molded Mocha Bavarian Recipe by Ruth Paget
Serves 4
Ingredients:
-1 (6-ounce) package chocolate pudding and pie filling mix
-1 tablespoon instant coffee
-1 (1-ounce) package gelatin
-1 teaspoon salt
-1 beaten egg
-2 cups milk
-1 teaspoon vanilla
-1 cup whipped heavy cream
Steps:
1-Combine pudding and pie filling with instant coffee, gelatin, and salt in a saucepan.
2-Gradually, add the beaten egg and milk to the chocolate pudding mixture. Blend well.
3-Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Remove the mocha pudding from the heat and add vanilla. Cool and stir.
4-Add whipped heavy cream to the pudding. Pour the mixture into a 1-quart mold. Chill Bavarian for 2 to 3 hours until solid.
5-Unmold the Bavarian onto a serving platter. Garnish with more whipped cream, if desired.
Source: Rose Pennington – circa 1950s
By Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France
