White Chocolate Bavarian with Macadamia and Pistachio Nuts

This dessert is a converted blancmange recipe in which the macadamia nuts and white chocolate replace the almonds. It came about after I had taken a trip to Hawaii—hence the tropical garnish. The Bavarian is just as good, however, served with a seasonal fruit salad and presented with the sauce surrounding the dessert. Do not be afraid to experiment with a different sauce. Pineapple sauce, for example, provides an excellent contrast to the sweet Bavarian and makes a good canvas for the fruit