Bananas Foster Recipe
FILLED WITH MASCARPONE & TOPPED WITH CLASSIC NEW ORLEANS BANANAS FOSTER, CRÈME ANGLAISE & POWDERED SUGAR & DOLLOP OF WHIPPED CREAM.
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Ingredients
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Bananas Foster Topping
Mascarpone Filling
Crème Anglaise
Garnish
Method
Bananas Foster Topping
- 1
Prepare the Bananas
Peel the ripe bananas and slice them lengthwise. Set aside.
- 2
Make the Sauce
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is bubbly.
- 3
Add Bananas
Add the sliced bananas to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they are caramelized and coated in the sauce.
- 4
Flambé
Carefully add the dark rum to the skillet and ignite with a long lighter to flambé. Allow the flames to subside as the alcohol cooks off.
- 5
Finish the Topping
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.
Mascarpone Filling
- 6
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form.
- 7
Combine with Mascarpone
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone cheese until well incorporated and smooth.
Crème Anglaise
- 8
Heat the Milk and Cream
In a saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream and heat over medium heat until just below boiling.
- 9
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and thick.
- 10
- 11
Cook the Mixture
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook on low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- 12
Add Vanilla
Split the vanilla bean and scrape the seeds into the mixture. Stir well and strain through a fine sieve. Allow to cool.
Assembly and Serving
- 13
Plate the Dish
On each serving plate, place a portion of the mascarpone filling.
- 14
Top with Bananas Foster
Spoon the warm bananas foster topping over the mascarpone filling.
- 15
Drizzle with Crème Anglaise
Drizzle the crème anglaise around the plate.
- 16
Garnish
Dust with powdered sugar and add a dollop of whipped cream on top.
- 17
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your Bananas Foster!