Passionfruit bavarois (Jude Blereau)
Passionfruit bavarois is an elegant chilled dessert built around fresh passionfruit pulp, set with agar agar for a light, silky texture. The Thermomix grinds the oat, coconut and macadamia base, blends the fragrant pulp and gently heats the agar mixture to the exact setting point. A refined, plant-based sweet for dinner parties.
About this recipe
Passionfruit bavarois Thermomix TM7 is a stunning chilled dessert that turns fresh passionfruit pulp into a silky, delicately set cream resting on a crunchy macadamia, oat and coconut base. If you have been searching for passionfruit dessert recipes or an elegant vegan bavarois, this all-in-one kitchen machine version delivers restaurant-quality results at home. The TM7 takes on every step: the built-in scale weighs maple syrup and agar agar powder to the gram, the grinder reduces macadamia nuts and rolled oats to a crumbly base, and precise heating dissolves the agar evenly so the bavarois sets with a flawless, melt-in-the-mouth consistency. Because agar agar does all the setting work, this dessert is completely plant-based and lactose-free, making it ideal for guests with dietary requirements. Prepare it the day before a dinner party, chill it overnight, and simply slice and serve with extra fresh passionfruit spooned over the top.
Preparation tips
- Spoon the passionfruit pulp through a fine sieve first if you prefer a completely smooth bavarois, or keep the seeds in for a attractive speckled look and a pleasant slight crunch in every slice.
- Dissolve the agar agar powder completely in the passionfruit mixture before pouring it into the tin; undissolved agar will cause weak spots that prevent the bavarois from setting evenly.
- Press the macadamia, oat and coconut base firmly into the tin with the back of a spoon so it holds together when slicing, and toast the nuts beforehand for a deeper, richer flavour.
Recipe variations
- Mango-passionfruit version: replace half of the passionfruit pulp with ripe mango purée for a sweeter, rounder tropical flavour, and top each slice with a fan of fresh mango and a spoonful of passionfruit seeds.
- Festive Christmas variant: add the finely grated zest and juice of one mandarin to the bavarois mixture and serve with pomegranate seeds and a sprig of mint for a jewel-like holiday dessert.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Built-in precision - The scale of the Thermomix weighs maple syrup and agar agar powder to the gram for a reliable set. [Weighing]
- Nutty base in seconds - The Thermomix grinds macadamia nuts and rolled oats into an even crumbly dessert base. [Grinding]
- Silky fruit blending - The TM7 blends fresh passionfruit pulp into a smooth, seed-flecked cream without splashing. [Mixing]
- Controlled heating - The Thermomix gently heats the agar mixture to dissolve it fully without scorching the fruit. [Heating]
- Airy finish - The Thermomix whips the coconut cream light and fluffy for a soft bavarois texture. [Whipping]
Ingredients
- rolled oats
- desiccated coconut
- macadamia nuts
- almond oil
- pure maple syrup
- fresh passionfruit pulp
- agar agar powder
- blanched almonds
- water
- cornflour