PASTEL RIBBON BAVARIAN 
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. water
4 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 1/2 c. frozen loose pack strawberries
1 c. frozen loose-pack unsweetened peaches
4 egg whites
1 1/2 c. whipping cream
2 tbsp. lime juice
Green food coloring (optional)
Whipped cream
Rolled cookies (optional)

In a saucepan, combine the unflavored gelatin and sugar; stir in water. Stir in egg yolks. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved and mixture is slightly thickened. Cool to room temperature. In a blender, puree thawed strawberries (about 3/4 cup); remove and set aside. Rinse container; puree peaches (about 1/2 cup). Set aside.

Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form (tips stand up); fold into gelatin mixture. Beat the 1 1/2 cups whipping cream until soft peaks form; fold into gelatin mixture. Divide the mixture into three portions (about 2 cups each). Fold the pureed strawberries into one portion; set aside. Fold the pureed peaches into another portion; set aside. Fold the lime juice and if desired green food coloring into the remaining portion.

Pour the lime mixture into a 7-cup glass bowl. Carefully spoon peach mixture atop lime layer. Carefully spoon strawberry layer atop peach layer. Cover and chill about 4 hours until firm. Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and rolled cookies. Serves 12.

Preparation Time: 1 1/4 hours. Chilling Time: at least 4 hours.

 

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