 | Place the milk in the top of a double boiler over, but not in
boiling water. |
 | Sprinkle the gelatin and sugar over the milk |
 | Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the milk is hot; remove from
heat. |
 | Beat the egg yolks and salt together. |
 | Pour 1/2 cup of the warm milk over the eggs, stirring constantly.
(To temper the eggs and avoid scrambling). |
 | Then slowly add the egg mixture to the rest of the milk, stirring
constantly. Return to heat and cook until slightly thickened,
continuing to stir. |
 | Remove from heat and add sambuca or vanilla. Allow to cool
slightly. |
 | Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the warm milk
mixture. |
 | Pour into eight 1/2 cup molds rinsed with cold water. |
 | Refrigerate to set the Bavarian. |
 | Invert the mold onto a serving plate. Puddle
Blackberry Coulis
around the bottom and down the sides. |
 | Decorate the top and edges of the plate with fresh blackberries
and/or dark roasted coffee beans. |