Make Raspberry Bavarian Creme, a delightful, easy to make dessert using only 2 main ingredients (plus garnish)! This recipe makes 4 servings.
Are you looking for a simple dessert that can be made quickly? Today I want to share this recipe for Raspberry Bavarian Creme! It only takes a few minutes to prepare, then it chills in the refrigerator for a couple hours before serving. That’s it!
Using sugar free gelatin, this dessert is a yummy, low calorie treat! It’s perfect any time of the year but can also be a cute and simple little Valentine’s dessert for the family, as well.
Many, many years ago (in the mid 1970’s) I ripped this recipe out of a magazine. It showed a picture of comedian Bill Cosby with this dessert (he was a spokesman for the JELLO brand). I kept the recipe for years in my old trusty recipe box and finally dug it out a while ago.
The recipe is a cinch to make in under 10 minutes, and only takes a couple of main ingredients, so how great is that? It also TASTES really good, so this is a convenient dessert to whip up! Here’s how to make 4 servings of Raspberry Bavarian Creme.
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What Ingredients Will I Need?
To make this dessert, you will only need a few ingredients! Sugar free raspberry gelatin and Cool Whip (regular or extra creamy) are the two main ingredients. You will also need 6-7 ice cubes and water.
I like to garnish the top of each serving with a fresh raspberry and a fresh mint leaf. This decorative garnish is optional, but it sure makes the raspberry Bavarian creme presentation look nice.
Step #1- Mix In Boiling Water
Pour a small box of sugar free raspberry gelatin (0.3 oz. – 4 servings) into a medium-sized bowl. Pour in ¾ cup of boiling water and stir well to combine. It’s very important the water is boiling, so it will help dissolve the gelatin.
Continue stirring the boiling water until all the gelatin has been dissolved and the mixture is “lump-free”.
Add Cold Water And Ice Cubes
Measure ½ cup of tap water into a separate bowl and add about 6-7 ice cubes to get the water cold. Pour the water and ice cubes immediately into the hot gelatin mixture and stir well.
Continue stirring until the gelatin mixture has slightly thickened (the ice cubes will probably not melt all the way). Remove any remaining ice cube pieces from the gelatin and discard them.
Whisk In The Whipped Topping
Once the remaining ice cube pieces have been removed, use a wire whisk to whisk in 1½ cups of thawed whipped topping (like Cool Whip).
Continue to whisk in the whipped topping until it has been fully incorporated, and the raspberry Bavarian creme becomes smooth in texture.
Refrigerate The Dessert Before Serving
Spoon (or pour) the gelatin mixture into 4 dessert dishes, evenly dividing the mixture between them. Place the raspberry Bavarian creme into the refrigerator (no need to cover).
Let the dessert chill for 2 hours for best results! Don’t skimp on the time. As it chills, you may notice a bottom layer forming in the dessert dishes (if you’re using glass containers). That’s perfect!
Garnish And Serve The Raspberry Bavarian Creme
After the dessert has chilled for two hours it should be completely “set”. If you look closely in the photo below, you can see arrows pointing to the small layer of gelatin that appeared on the bottom of each container.
At this point, you can serve the dessert as is, BUT I think adding a garnish makes an extra special presentation of the Raspberry Bavarian Creme dessert!
To make it look fancy, garnish each serving with a dollop (or spray) of whipped cream (or additional Cool Whip). Top the whipped cream with a fresh raspberry and a small peppermint leaf and serve.
The creme is smooth yet also fairly thick, similar to a mousse! A surprise is when you grab a spoonful from the bottom, a small layer of raspberry gelatin appears, like magic! You can see it if you look closely in the 2nd photo, below.
I can’t for the life of me figure out HOW that happens- all I know is it does! That is pretty cool, in my humble opinion! The Raspberry Bavarian Creme is delicious, cold and creamy, and because it’s so easy to prepare, it’s very convenient!
I hope you have the opportunity to make this easy, low-calorie dessert, and trust you’ll enjoy it as much as we do. Thanks for stopping by, and please come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day.
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- Irish Chocolate Pots De Creme
- Creamy Lime Mousse
- Chocolate Dream Cups with Raspberry Mousse
- Lemon Curd Filled Won Ton Cups
- Classic Creme Bruleé
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Original recipe source: clipping was torn out of an old magazine a long time ago (unknown)
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Make Raspberry Bavarian Creme, a delightful, easy to make dessert using only 2 main ingredients (plus garnish)! This recipe makes 4 servings.
- 0.3 ounces sugar free raspberry gelatin (a small box- 4 servings)
- ¾ cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water + 6-7 ice cubes
- 1½ cups Cool Whip (or other frozen whipped topping) thawed
Pour gelatin powder into a bowl. Add ¾ cup boiling water; stir to combine. Continue stirring until all gelatin has dissolved and mixture is "lump-free".
Measure ½ cup water into separate bowl; add 6-7 ice cubes. Pour water and ice cubes immediately into hot gelatin; stir well. Continue stirring until gelatin slightly thickens (ice cubes will probably not melt all the way). Remove remaining ice cube pieces from gelatin and discard.
Use a wire whisk to whisk in thawed whipped topping. Continue to whisk until it is fully incorporated, and gelatin becomes smooth in texture.
Spoon (or pour) gelatin mixture into 4 dessert dishes, dividing evenly. Place raspberry Bavarian creme in refrigerator (no need to cover). Let dessert chill for 2 hours for best results!
To serve, remove gelatin from refrigerator. Garnish each serving (optional) with aerosol whipped cream (or Cool Whip). Top with a fresh raspberry and small peppermint leaf and serve. Enjoy!
Note: Caloric estimate was calculated without including calories for the optional garnishes.
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