It is not known how the simple, quickly prepared Bavarian cream, also known as bavarois, got its name, but one would assume that it was originally connected to Bavaria, in the south of Germany. These versatile fillings are used in a wide variety of desserts, cakes, and pastries and in scores of hybrids and variations, such as this one, with its slightly tangy apricot flavor. This particular dessert differs a great deal from the classic Bavarian cream in its preparation. It does not c