First of all, thank you for stopping by! Whether you’re here to impress guests with a beautiful dessert or just treat yourself to something delightfully sweet, you’re going to love this one. These Bavarian Cream Biscuits are a dream — flaky, tender biscuits filled with velvety vanilla cream and topped with luscious chocolate ganache. Think: bakery vibes with minimal effort!
This recipe is perfect for when you want something indulgent without spending hours in the kitchen. It’s quick, kid-friendly, company-approved, and best of all — so simple to pull off.
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✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make: We’re using store-bought biscuits to keep things quick and fuss-free.
- No special equipment needed: Just a mixer and a microwave.
- Bakery-level flavor: The creamy filling + ganache combo is truly decadent.
- Perfect for parties or brunch: These look impressive on a dessert tray or brunch buffet.
- Takes under an hour: Start to finish — including cooling time!
🍰 What Do Bavarian Cream Biscuits Taste Like?
Every bite is pure comfort. The biscuit is buttery and soft, a little crisp on the edges, and the perfect vessel for the silky, rich Bavarian cream inside. That filling is smooth, thick, and lightly sweet with a mellow vanilla flavor — it’s like a no-fuss pastry cream. The ganache on top? It ties it all together with its deep chocolatey goodness.
Basically, these taste like a mashup of a Boston cream donut and a vanilla cream puff — but easier to make and way more portable.
🛒 Ingredients
Biscuits & Filling
- 1 can large refrigerated biscuits (such as Pillsbury Grands)
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup instant vanilla pudding mix (NOT cook-and-serve)
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark, depending on your preference)
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
🍽 Tools You’ll Need
- Baking sheet
- Piping bag or zip-top bag
- Mixing bowl + electric mixer
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Spoon or offset spatula
🥄 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Bake the Biscuits
Bake the biscuits according to the package directions until golden brown. Let them cool completely — you don’t want the filling to melt!
2. Make the Bavarian Cream Filling
In a medium bowl, beat together the heavy cream and instant pudding mix until thick, fluffy, and soft peaks form. This takes just 2–3 minutes with an electric mixer. The result is a stabilized, creamy filling — no need to chill before using.
Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a round tip (or use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off).
3. Fill the Biscuits
Using a small knife, poke two holes (front and back) on opposite sides of each cooled biscuit. Pipe the cream into the biscuit from both holes to ensure even filling throughout. Set aside.
4. Make the Ganache
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy.
If the ganache is too thick, add the extra tablespoon of cream and stir until it’s a pourable consistency.
5. Top with Ganache
Drizzle or spread the ganache over the top of each filled biscuit. You can spoon it over, dip them, or use a piping bag for neat lines — totally up to you!
6. Chill & Serve
Place the biscuits in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to help the ganache set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
🧁 Tips for Success
- Cool the biscuits completely before filling — warm biscuits will melt the cream.
- Use a star tip or round piping tip for easy filling and control.
- Don’t overfill or the biscuits may split — you want them nicely stuffed, not bursting.
- Ganache too thick? Add a splash of warm cream to loosen it.
- Make it ahead — you can bake the biscuits and make the filling in advance, then assemble when ready to serve.
🧊 Storage Instructions
- Refrigerator: Store filled and topped biscuits in an airtight container for up to 1 day. These are best fresh but still delicious chilled.
- Freezing not recommended due to the cream filling’s texture.
🌟 Recipe Variations
- Flavored Filling: Use white chocolate or cheesecake flavored pudding mix for a twist.
- Add fruit: Pipe a small dollop of raspberry jam or cherry preserves inside with the cream.
- Spiked ganache: Stir a splash of coffee liqueur or rum into the ganache for grown-up flair.
- Mini Version: Use smaller biscuits for bite-sized versions — perfect for parties!
📌 Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! You can bake the biscuits and prep the filling a day in advance. Wait to fill and top them until closer to serving time for best texture.
Can I use homemade biscuits?
Of course! Use your favorite flaky biscuit recipe — just make sure they’re completely cooled before filling.
Can I use cook-and-serve pudding?
No — it must be instant pudding mix. Cook-and-serve requires heating and won’t work in this no-cook cream recipe.
What kind of chocolate chips should I use?
You can use semi-sweet, dark, or milk chocolate, depending on your taste. Semi-sweet gives the best balance of richness and sweetness.
🍫 Nutritional Info (Per Biscuit – Approximate)
- Calories: 435
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Sugar: 22g
- Protein: 4g
Note: Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on brand of ingredients used.
🎉 Great Occasions to Serve These
- Brunches and breakfast buffets
- Bridal or baby showers
- Coffee dates
- Holiday mornings (hello, Mother’s Day!)
- Just-because treats for the family
💬 What Others Are Saying
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “These tasted like Boston cream pie and donuts had a baby. So good!” – Amanda
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Super easy and my kids LOVED them. I used chocolate fudge pudding for extra richness.” – Jason
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Final Thoughts
These Bavarian Cream Biscuits prove that you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen for a bakery-quality treat. With just a handful of ingredients, a little time, and a lot of love, you’ll have a tray of fluffy, creamy, chocolate-topped delights ready to impress.
