Indulge in the symphony of flavors that is banana crème brûlée, a dessert that elevates the classic crème brûlée with the sweet, tropical essence of banana. This delectable treat harmoniously blends the velvety custard with the caramelized sugar crust, resulting in a textural masterpiece. As you gently crack through the crisp caramelized surface with your spoon, the rich, creamy custard beneath yields to reveal a luscious, banana-infused filling that tantalizes your taste buds.
This recipe collection offers three distinct variations of banana crème brûlée: the classic version, a bourbon-infused rendition, and a vegan-friendly alternative. Each variation promises a unique gustatory experience, catering to diverse preferences and dietary requirements. The classic banana crème brûlée stays true to the traditional recipe, allowing the natural sweetness of the bananas to shine through. The bourbon-infused crème brûlée adds a touch of sophistication, with the smoky, vanilla notes of bourbon enhancing the flavors of the custard. Lastly, the vegan banana crème brûlée offers a plant-based indulgence, using almond milk and agar-agar to achieve the perfect custard consistency.
No matter your choice, these banana crème brûlées are guaranteed to impress and delight, whether served as a special occasion dessert or as a sweet ending to an everyday meal. So embark on this culinary journey and discover the delightful harmony of banana and crème brûlée, a flavor combination that will leave you craving more.
HOT BANANA CRèME BRûLéE
Categories Milk/Cream Egg Fruit Dessert Vegetarian Quick & Easy Banana Chill Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Break 1 banana into pieces and purée in a blender with lemon juice, granulated sugar, and yolks until smooth. In a very small saucepan heat cream over moderate heat until hot and add banana mixture, stirring until combined well. Divide mixture between two 2/3-cup ramekins. Put ramekins in a metal baking pan and fill pan with enough boiling-hot water to reach halfway up sides of ramekins. Put pan in middle of oven and lay a sheet of foil over each ramekin. Bake custards until set, about 30 minutes.
- Set broiler rack so that custard tops will be 1 1/2 to 2 inches from heat and change oven setting to broil. Alternatively, have ready a blowtorch.
- Just before serving, very thinly slice remaining banana and arrange slices, overlapping them, over each custard. Sprinkle turbinado sugar evenly over bananas and heat under broiler (or with blowtorch, moving flame evenly back and forth just over sugar) until sugar is melted and caramelized.
BANANA CREME BRULEE
TIME DOES NOT INCLUDE 2 HOUR CHILLING TIME: I had a wonderful banana creme brulee recipe that I made for years. But somewhere along the line, lost the recipe. I finally came across this one from Willliams-Sonoma that is very close to what I had. I'll try it tonite and see how it goes! For a perfectly creamy custard, line the baking pan with a kitchen towel, and then add the filled ramekins and boiling water. This technique works very well when making Mexican Flan and other custards. Don't skip the tea towel!!!
Provided by Jostlori
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Have pot of boiling water ready.
- Peel 1 of the bananas and cut in thirds. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream, cut banana and the 1/4 cup sugar.
- Cook, stirring, until steam rises, 4 to 5 minutes. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, beat the egg yolks and vanilla until blended.
- Strain the cream through a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl; discard the cooked banana. Pour the cream into the yolks, a little at a time, stirring constantly until smooth; divide among four 6-oz. ramekins.
- Line a 3-inch-deep baking pan with a kitchen towel, place the ramekins in the pan and add boiling water to fill the pan halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Cover loosely with foil and bake until set, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Remove the ramekins from the pan, cool to room temperature and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
- Peel the remaining banana and slice crosswise into slices 1/8 inch thick. Arrange 7 or 8 slices over the top of each crème brûlée and sprinkle 2 teaspoons sugar evenly over each surface.
- With a kitchen torch, move the flame continuously in small circles over the surface until the sugar melts and lightly browns. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.5, Fat 53.8, SaturatedFat 32.4, Cholesterol 349.4, Sodium 59.1, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 28.4, Protein 5.8
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas, as they will have a sweeter and more intense flavor.
- Let the bananas caramelize before adding the cream mixture.
- Stir the cream mixture constantly to prevent it from curdling.
- Bake the crème brûlée until the custard is set but still has a slight wobble.
- Chill the crème brûlée for at least 4 hours before serving.
- When caramelizing the sugar on top, use a kitchen torch or a broiler set on high.
- Serve the crème brûlée immediately.
Conclusion:
Banana crème brûlée is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, caramelized sugar topping, and delicious banana flavor, this dessert is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try.
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