Jacques Pepin's Orange Bavarian Creme
Made with melted ice cream, instant pudding mix and half & half, this Jacques Pepin-inspired Orange Bavarian Cream is one of the easiest no-bake desserts ever. Serve it with fresh oranges or berries and a drizzle of Grand Marnier for an elegant dessert that takes just minutes to prepare.
Servings 6 servings
Cost 5
Ingredients
- 1 cup half & half (240 grams)
- 1 box instant pudding mix, 4 serving size (95 grams)
- 1 pint best quality vanilla ice cream, melted (100 to 114 grams)
- 1 large seedless orange or your choice of fresh berries
- 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or Mandarin Orange Liqueur
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the half & half and instant pudding mix until smooth. Do not use cook-and-serve pudding mix.
- Whisk in the softened vanilla ice cream until fully blended and creamy.
- Divide among 6 to 8 small dessert glasses or martini glasses.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes or until set.
- Top with orange segments or fresh berries. Drizzle lightly with Grand Marnier or another orange liqueur and add whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For a lower sugar version, use sugar-free pudding mix and a low-sugar or no-sugar-added vanilla ice cream.
This dessert also works beautifully with blueberries, strawberries or raspberries.
This dessert also works beautifully with blueberries, strawberries or raspberries.