Indulge in a culinary adventure with Bananas in Heaven, a delightful collection of recipes that transform the humble banana into a heavenly treat. From the classic Bananas Foster, where caramelized bananas dance in a decadent sauce, to the innovative Banana Sushi, where sweet banana slices are artfully wrapped in crispy wonton skins, this article offers a diverse range of recipes that cater to every palate. Embark on a journey of flavors as you explore the depths of banana-based creations, from the fluffy Banana Pancakes that promise a perfect start to your day to the irresistible Banana Cream Pie, a symphony of creamy custard and caramelized bananas encased in a flaky crust. With step-by-step instructions and captivating visuals, Bananas in Heaven is your ultimate guide to unlocking the extraordinary potential of this versatile fruit.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
BANANAS FOSTER BREAD PUDDING
Two classic desserts come together in the ultimate mashup: a gooey, creamy bread pudding with bananas, rum and pecans. Typically, bananas foster gets torched at the end, but this version tastes much better with extra syrup drizzled on top.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the bread and syrup: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Toast the bread cubes on a baking sheet until they start to dry and harden, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
- Raise the oven temperature to 325 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Meanwhile, to make the syrup, add the butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, rum, vanilla and cinnamon to a small saucepan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the butter is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the mixture is thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
- For the custard: Whisk together the heavy cream, milk, brown sugar, granulated sugar, rum, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, whole eggs and yolks in a large bowl. Add the bread, pecans and half of the syrup and stir until completely coated (reserve the other half of the syrup for later). Cover and let soak for about 30 minutes, pushing the bread down occasionally so that all the cubes are soaked.
- Thinly slice 4 of the bananas and fold into the bread mixture. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake until the custard is set and the top is golden brown, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
- Thinly slice the remaining banana and scatter on top of the bread. Drizzle with the reserved syrup. Serve warm, at room temperature or cold with ice cream, if desired.
BANANA HEAVEN BREAD
This one's a family favorite. I love it with a glass of milk at breakfast, bedtime, or anytime!
Provided by Brinn Bullough @OopsYoureDrooling
Categories Sweet Breads
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Lightly grease an 8x4x2 inch bread pan. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a mixer or a medium-size bowl, beat together sugar, butter and vanilla until fluffy, then add eggs and bananas (I like to mix the eggs and bananas in a blender beforehand), beating well. Next, mix in the dry ingredients and then add the raisins and chocolate chips. Mix well, then pour batter into the loaf pan. Scatter the walnuts on top of the batter in the pan. (The bread turns out really pretty if you use walnut halves.)
- Bake at 350 for 60-65 minutes, or until it tests done. (If the top is getting too dark during baking, cover it with aluminum foil for the last part of the baking process.) Cool in pan for ten minutes. Remove from pan. Cool. For easier slicing, wrap and store overnight. (If you can resist that long...I never can.) Enjoy!
BANANA BREAD/MUFFIN HEAVEN
Banana Bread has the ability to be soooo good and sometimes soooo bad...so I wanted to try to create a wonderful yummilicious banana bread recipe. I think I did it...seems pretty fool proof. On one of the ones pictured here I made a brown sugar/caramel glaze to drizzle over the top of the bread or fill the muffins...heavenly! On...
Provided by Wendy Rusch
Categories Sweet Breads
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350. Butter and line bottoms with parchment 2 9x5 loaf pans. I used 2 smaller (approx 8x4) loaf pans and a muffin pan for 12 muffins, which I lined with papers.
- 2. Sift together flour, soda, pie spice, salt and set it aside. Beat together eggs and sugar at medium high speed for about 5 minutes, until very thick and pale in color. Scraping bowl occasionally. Reduce speed and slowly drizzle in oil. Then add bananas, sour cream and vanilla, mixing well. Then gently mix in flour mixture, until just combined, stir in nuts.
- 3. Divide batter between the loaf pans, or fill 12 muffin cups 2/3 full and divide remaining batter between the two smaller loaf pans.
- 4. Bake large loaves at 350 for 1 hour. Bake muffins at 350 for 20 minutes. Bake small loaves at 350 for 45 min. Bake mini loaves at 350 for 30-35 min. They are done when a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 mins. then turn out onto cooling racks, turning loaves upright to cool completely.
- 5. Caramel Glaze, it is not needed, but when I make it as a gift or to sell, I will add it, as it adds a nice touch. Caramel Glaze: 1/4c butter, 1/2c milk, 1c brown sugar, 2T corn syrup...slowly over medium heat stirring constantly, bring to a boil, boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in 1t vanilla and pinch of salt. Allow to cool completely, stirring occasionally. Pour into squeeze bottle (if desired) and store in refrigerator. Microwave to warm up for drizzle over bread or muffins and/or even on ice cream!!!
- 6. Cream Cheese Filling/Spread, it is not needed, but sure tastes good!!! Beat together 8oz cream cheese, soft, and 1/4 c butter, soft. Add in 1 c powdered sugar beating until smooth and creamy. Use to spread on banana bread or fill muffins.
- 7. Helpful Hint: when I mash my bananas I put them in the food processor and add 1-2t lemon juice to prevent browning, and pulse a few times until the right consistency I want.
24 BEST THINGS TO MAKE WITH RIPE BANANAS
Wondering what to make with ripe bananas? From banana muffins to banana cream pie here are 24 creative recipes that will give your bananas new life!
Provided by insanelygood
Categories Recipe Roundup
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a delicious recipe in 30 minutes or less!
Nutrition Facts :
CHOCOLATE BANANA HEAVEN CAKE
Make and share this Chocolate Banana Heaven Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dannygirl
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease and flour 2 (9-in.) round cake pans.
- Line bottoms of pans with wax paper.
- Stir cake mix and cocoa in large bowl.
- Add eggs, prepared coffee, water and bananas; beat with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl frequently.
- Beat on medium speed 2 min; pour evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 min or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
- Cool 10 min; remove from pans.
- Immediately remove wax paper.
- Cool cake layers completely on wire racks.
- Dissolve 1 tsp instant coffee in warm milk.
- Beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy.
- Add milk mixture; beat 2 min, then blend in melted chocolate.
- Add powdered sugar; beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Use to fill and frost cooled cake layers.
- Immediately press pecans into frosting on side of cake.
- Garnish top with chocolate curls.
- To Make Chocolate Curls: Unwrap and heat a square of Semi-Sweet Chocolate for a few seconds in the microwave.
- Holding the square firmly in your hand, draw a vegetable peeler over the flat bottom.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 325.9, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 29.9, Protein 6.1
BLUE HEAVEN BANANA PANCAKES
This is my version of the banana pancakes from Blue Heaven in Key West, FL. I've eaten there so many times and miss their delicious pancakes. It's not their exact recipe, obviously, but I think I got the flavor and texture almost exactly right!
Provided by Tropical Texan
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 8 4-5, 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Beat egg until fluffy. Add milk and oil/melted butter. Add vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
- Take bananas out of skin and cut into very small pieces (1/2"). They do not have to be perfect, and do not worry about then getting a bit "mashed".
- Add dry ingredients gradually to egg mixture.
- Add cut bananas (and toasted nuts, optional).
- In a non-stick 8-10" skillet, heat pan to medium. Pan is ready when water dances on surface.
- Pour batter in pan using ladle or pitcher, forming a pancake approx 4-5" wide.
- When the edges start looking a little "matte" and the pancake is bubbly, flip. When you see steam start "wisping" from the edges of the pancake, it is done.
- Top with syrup (mix ingredients above and heat in microwave for 30-45 seconds), whipped cream, or more bananas and nuts.
Tips:
- For a creamier, richer flavor, use ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots.
- To make the bananas even more decadent, try using browned butter instead of regular butter.
- If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can caramelize the bananas under the broiler. Just keep a close eye on them so they don't burn.
- For a fun presentation, serve the bananas over a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Bananas Heaven can be made ahead of time and reheated in the microwave or oven before serving.
Conclusion:
Bananas Heaven is a simple but delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, can be tailored to your own taste preferences, and is always a crowd-pleaser. So next time you have a few ripe bananas on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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