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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable recipe for profiteroles with whipped coconut cream and caramelized bananas. These delicate pastries, filled with a light and fluffy coconut cream and topped with caramelized bananas, offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With this easy-to-follow recipe, you'll create a dessert that is both impressive and utterly delicious, perfect for any special occasion or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy with friends and family.

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PROFITEROLES WITH WHIPPED COCONUT CREAM AND CARAMELIZED BANANAS



Profiteroles with Whipped Coconut Cream and Caramelized Bananas image

The choux pastry for the profiteroles is made with matzo meal and margarine, making it appropriate for a dairy or meat meal. The tropical treatment of the filling gives this classic French dessert a fun new twist.

Categories     cream puffs     babanas     dessert recipes     cream pastries     passover     Coconut

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Profiteroles:
1 c. water
10 tbsp. margarine
tsp. salt
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
3/4 c. matzo cake meal
1/4 c. potato starch
5 large eggs
6 medium bananas
6 tbsp. packed light-brown sugar
1/2 c. freshly squeezed orange juice (optional)
Whipped Coconut Cream:
3 can best-quality coconut milk
2 tbsp. superfine sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place water, 6 tablespoons margarine, salt, and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add matzo meal and potato starch at the same time; stir vigorously with a wooden spoon. Mixture will become extremely stiff. Continue stirring for 4 minutes more.
  • Transfer mixture to the bowl of electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. With the mixer on medium speed, add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each egg before adding the next. Mixture should be smooth and satiny, but stiff enough to form a mound when dropped from a spoon.
  • Fit a pastry bag with a plain coupler. Line two baking sheets with parchment. Fill pastry bag with profiterole batter. Pipe six 2 1/2-inch mounds on each pan, spacing 3 inches apart.
  • Transfer to oven, and bake until profiteroles are puffed and golden, about 25 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool.
  • Slice bananas in half lengthwise; cut each half into thirds. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons margarine and 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar. When margarine has melted and is sizzling, add half the bananas; brown them, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer bananas to a large shallow container to cool in a single layer. Melt another 2 tablespoons margarine with 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar in skillet; brown remaining bananas. Transfer to container.
  • To make the sauce, add orange juice, remaining 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and two pieces caramelized banana to empty pan. Whisk mixture over medium heat until thick and banana dissolves, about 1 minute.
  • To make whipped coconut cream: Place a large bowl and whisk in the freezer for 10 minutes. Open the chilled coconut-milk cans, and skim cream from tops. Make sure not to get the thin liquid from bottom of can, or cream will not become stiff when whipped. Place cream and sugar in bowl; whisk until thick and stiff. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
  • Slice tops of profiteroles, leaving a small hinge. Insert two or three pieces of banana. Spoon 2 tablespoons whipped coconut cream onto banana. Serve with sauce.

PROFITEROLES WITH WHIPPED COCONUT CREAM AND CARAMELIZED BANANAS



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Matzo cake meal and coconut cream make this version of the decadent French classic a perfect Passover dessert your guests will devour.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
10 tablespoons margarine
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3/4 cup matzo cake meal
1/4 cup potato starch
5 large eggs, room temperature
6 medium just-ripe bananas
6 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (optional)
Whipped Coconut Cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place water, 6 tablespoons margarine, salt, and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add matzo meal and potato starch at the same time; stir vigorously with a wooden spoon. Mixture will become extremely stiff. Continue stirring for 4 minutes more.
  • Transfer mixture to the bowl of electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. With the mixer on medium speed, add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each egg before adding the next. Mixture should be smooth and satiny, but stiff enough to form a mound when dropped from a spoon.
  • Fit a pastry bag with a plain coupler. Line two baking sheets with parchment. Fill pastry bag with profiterole batter. Pipe six 2 1/2-inch mounds on each pan, spacing 3 inches apart.
  • Transfer to oven, and bake until profiteroles are puffed and golden, about 25 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool.
  • Slice bananas in half lengthwise; cut each half into thirds. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons margarine and 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar. When margarine has melted and is sizzling, add half the bananas; brown them, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer bananas to a large shallow container to cool in a single layer. Melt another 2 tablespoons margarine with 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar in skillet; brown remaining bananas. Transfer to container.
  • To make the sauce, add orange juice, remaining 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and two pieces caramelized banana to empty pan. Whisk mixture over medium heat until thick and banana dissolves, about 1 minute.
  • Slice tops of profiteroles, leaving a small hinge. Insert 2 or 3 pieces of banana. Spoon 2 tablespoons whipped coconut cream onto banana. Serve with sauce.

PROFITEROLES



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Choux pastry baked into golden puffs, then filled with ice cream and drizzled with chocolate, these Profiteroles are an iconic dessert that everyone will love.

Provided by John Kanell

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water ((240mL))
½ cup unsalted butter ((113g))
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour ((120g))
3 to 4 large eggs
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
½ cup heavy cream ((120mL))
Ice cream (vanilla or your favorite flavor)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. When it comes to a boil, immediately remove the pan from the heat. Add all the flour at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until all the flour is incorporated. Return the pan to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  • Scrape the mixture into the bowl of a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. (You can also use a hand mixer.) Beat at medium speed for about 2 minutes or until the dough is warm but not hot.
  • With the mixer running, add 3 eggs, one at a time stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl after each addition. Continue mixing until the dough is smooth and glossy and the eggs are completely incorporated. The dough should be thick but fall slowly and steadily from the beater when lifted out of the bowl. If the dough is still clinging to the beater, add the remaining 1 egg and mix until incorporated.
  • Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip, and pipe fat dots about 1 1/2 inches wide by 1 inch tall spaced about 2 inches apart onto the lined baking sheet.
  • Light wet a finger with water and press the tops of each dough mound to smooth out any points of dough that remain on the surface. If desired, you can lightly brush the tops of each dough mound with an egg wash.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until puffed up and light golden brown. Try not to open the oven door too often during the baking. However, if your oven heats unevenly rotate the pan halfway through baking. Let the puffs cool completely on the baking sheet.
  • When ready to serve, place the chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl.
  • Bring the cream to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat or heat in the microwave. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate, and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir together until smooth and the chocolate is completely melted.
  • Cut each cooled puff in half. Place a scoop of ice cream on the bottom half and place the other half on top of the ice cream. Drizzle with the chocolate sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 122 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CARAMELIZED BANANA CREAM PIE WITH HAZELNUT WHIPPED CREAM AND HAZELNUT PRALINE



Caramelized Banana Cream Pie with Hazelnut Whipped Cream and Hazelnut Praline image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     dessert

Time 15h30m

Yield 1 (9-inch) pie

Number Of Ingredients 25

10 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
6 ounces cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1/2 cup cold buttermilk plus more if needed
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 very ripe bananas, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
3 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 ounces cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
6 egg yolks
2 1/2 sheets gelatin, softened in cold water and excess water squeezed out
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup cold heavy cream
Hazelnut Brittle, recipe follows
Hazelnut Whipped Cream, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups hazelnuts, skins removed
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
1 vanilla bean split, seeds scraped
1 tablespoon superfine sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons Frangelico

Steps:

  • Put the flour, salt and sugar in the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Sprinkle half of the butter cubes over the top of the flour and process for 10 seconds. Sprinkle the remaining half of the butter over the mixture and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal, with some butter bits no bigger than peas. With the motor running, add the buttermilk through the feed tube and process until the dough just begins to come together. Transfer to a flat surface and lightly knead until the dough comes together. Form into 2 flat disks, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. (You will need only 1 for the pie; the remaining dough can be frozen for up to 1 month.)
  • Lightly spray a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom with nonstick spray. Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch round that is 1/8-inch thick and fit it into the tart pan. Roll rolling pin over tops of pan to trim dough flush with rims and lightly prick bottoms and sides all over with a fork. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the pan on a baking sheet. Spray the shiny side of a 12 piece of aluminum foil and line the shell shiny-side down with the foil and fill with pie weights. Bake on the middle rack in the oven until the crust sets and turns a pale golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the foil and pie weights and continue baking until golden brown and baked through, about 15 minutes longer. Transfer the tart pan to a baking rack and let cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add 1 1/2 tablespoons of brown sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is melted and the mixture is caramelized, about 4 minutes. Add the bananas and cook until bananas start to break down, and caramelize on both sides. Add 2 cups of the milk, bring to simmer and scrape the bottom and sides of pan and carefully transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan. Puree the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth; bring to a simmer.
  • In a bowl whisk the sugar, cornstarch and salt together until combined. Add the remaining 1 cup of milk and whisk until the cornstarch is dissolved. Whisk this mixture into the banana mixture and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 4 minutes.Whisk together the remaining tablespoon of brown sugar and yolks in a small bowl until smooth. Ladle some of the thickened mixture into the egg mixture to temper the yolks. Pour the yolk mixture into the pot and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes, WHISKING THE ENTIRE TIME. Once the mixture has thickened let it come to a boil for exactly 1 minute, whisking a few times. Remove from the heat, whisk in the softened gelatin and vanilla and strain through a coarse mesh strainer into a bowl.
  • Cover the surface of the custard with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until set, at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours. Once pudding is set, whip the custard in the bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk attachment on high speed until smooth, about 20 seconds. Add the heavy cream and whip until light and fluffy, about 20 seconds longer.
  • Transfer the filling to the cooled pie shell. Place plastic on top and let chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Mound the top with the hazelnut whipped cream and sprinkle with some of the hazelnut brittle just before serving.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spread hazelnuts on a baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly and coarsely chop.
  • Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan and cook (without stirring) over high heat until it becomes a deep amber caramel, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the hazelnuts. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with a silpat. Cover with another silpat and using a rolling pin, roll the mixture as thin as possible. Let sit until the caramel has hardened, about 20 minutes. Once hard, removed from the silpan and chop into small pieces, using a chef's knife.
  • Combine cream, vanilla seeds, sugar and Frangelico in a bowl and whip using a balloon whisk or hand held mixer until soft peaks form.

PROFITEROLES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup milk
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
Pinch kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 extra-large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons prepared coffee
Good vanilla ice cream (recommended: Haagen-Dazs), for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Heat the milk, butter, and salt over medium heat until scalded. When the butter is melted, add the flour all at once and beat it with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes together and forms a dough. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat for 2 minutes. The flour will begin to coat the bottom of the pan. Dump the hot mixture into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the eggs and pulse until the eggs are incorporated into the dough and the mixture is thick.
  • Spoon the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large plain round tip. Pipe in mounds 1 1/2 inches wide and 1-inch high onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You should have about 18 puffs. With a wet finger, lightly press down the swirl at the top of each puff. (You can also use 2 spoons to scoop out the mixture and shape the puffs with damp fingers.) Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned, then turn off the oven and allow them to sit for another 10 minutes, until they sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. Make a small slit in the side of each puff to allow the steam to escape. Set aside to cool.
  • For the chocolate sauce, place the cream and chocolate chips in a bowl set over simmering water and stir just until the chocolate melts. Add the honey and coffee and stir until smooth. Set aside.
  • For serving, cut each profiterole in half crosswise, fill with a small scoop of ice cream, replace the top, and drizzle with slightly warm chocolate sauce.

COCONUT TRES LECHES CAKE WITH CARAMELIZED BANANAS



Coconut Tres Leches Cake with Caramelized Bananas image

Provided by Terry Conlan

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Banana     Coconut     Summer     Chill     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups sifted cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup light butter, softened
1/2 cup puréed bananas (approximately 1/2 banana)
3/4 cup skim milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pure coconut extract
1/2 cup egg whites, stiffly beaten
1/2 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup evaporated skim milk
2/3 cup light coconut milk
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons dark rum
4 bananas, sliced
1 2/3 cups fat-free whipped topping
2 tablespoons toasted shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Sift the cake flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Cream the sugar, butter and banana purée in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add 1/3 flour mixture and 1/3 skim milk alternately; mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla and coconut extracts. Fold in the egg whites. Spray a 6 x 8-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. Flour the pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 375°F for 50 minutes or until the cake tests done. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine the condensed milk, 3/4 cup skim milk and coconut milk in a bowl; mix well. Arrange the cake on a serving platter. Poke holes all over the cake with a wooden pick or skewer. Spoon the milk mixture over the cake. Cover the cake and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours. Combine the brown sugar and rum in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the mixture reduces to a syrupy consistency. Add the bananas and stir gently to coat the fruit. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Top each serving of cake with whipped topping and a scattering of toasted coconut. Serve the bananas on the side.

WHIPPED COCONUT CREAM (VEGAN WHIPPED CREAM)



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Here in the Northwest many friends are a) vegan b) avoiding dairy c) lactose-intolerant or d) all of the above. This recipe makes sure they don't miss out on one of the best parts of dessert: whipped cream! Keep a can or two of coconut milk in your fridge so that you're always ready to make this recipe! Variations on this basic version abound: add citrus zest, matcha (green tea) powder, cocoa, almond extract, pumpkin pie spice, mmm...! Plan ahead, because the coconut milk needs to chill overnight.

Provided by Karen Gaudette Brewer

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 8h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Refrigerate can of coconut milk, 8 hours or overnight.
  • Place metal mixing bowl and beaters in the refrigerator or freezer 1 hour before making whipped cream.
  • Open can of coconut milk, taking care not to shake it. Scoop coconut cream solids into cold mixing bowl. Reserve remaining liquid for another use.
  • Beat coconut cream using electric mixer with chilled beaters on medium speed; turn to high speed. Beat until stiff peaks form, 7 to 8 minutes. Add sugar and vanilla extract to coconut cream; beat 1 minute more. Taste and add more sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 18.5 g, Sodium 12.8 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

PUMPKIN CUSTARD PROFITEROLES WITH MAPLE CARAMEL



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Pumpkin Custard Profiteroles With Maple Caramel

Categories     Thanksgiving     Bread     Bourbon     Milk/Cream     Egg     Vegetable     Dessert     Bake     Pecan     Spice     Vanilla     Pumpkin     Fall     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Pastry

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

Maple caramel:
1 cup maple sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup bourbon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pumpkin custard:
3 cups whipping cream
2 1/4 cups canned pure pumpkin
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
9 large egg yolks
Profiteroles:
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
Lightly sweetened whipped cream
1 cup pecans, toasted, chopped

Steps:

  • For maple caramel:
  • Stir sugar and butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until blended and smooth. Whisk in cream. Bring to boil, stirring until caramel bits dissolve. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in bourbon and vanilla; simmer 1 minute. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • For pumpkin custard:
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Whisk cream and next 6 ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Whisk sugar and egg yolks in medium bowl. Gradually stir hot pumpkin mixture into egg yolk mixture.
  • Pour pumpkin custard into 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish; cover with foil. Place dish in 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Fill baking pan with enough hot water to come halfway up sides of dish. Bake until custard is set in center, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool completely. Cover and chill until cold, at least 4 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
  • For profiteroles:
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Bring 1/2 cup water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt to boil in heavy large saucepan. Stir in flour; cook over medium-high heat, stirring vigorously, until dough is smooth and pulls away from sides of pan, about 1 minute. Transfer hot mixture to standing mixer. Beat dough with paddle attachment at medium speed until slightly cool, about 3 minutes. Add 3 eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Beat in egg yolk until blended.
  • Spoon 16 mounds of batter about the size of large eggs onto prepared sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Beat remaining egg in small bowl to blend. Brush tops of profiteroles lightly with beaten egg. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 375°F. Continue baking until puffed and dark golden brown, about 30 minutes longer. Transfer to rack to cool completely. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Store in airtight container in freezer. Remove from freezer a few hours before continuing.)
  • Rewarm caramel sauce. Using serrated knife, slice profiteroles horizontally in half. Spoon rounded 1/3 cup filling into bottom half of each profiterole. Cover with top halves. Drizzle with sauce. Spoon dollop of whipped cream atop profiteroles. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and serve.

ICED VANILLA & CARAMEL PROFITEROLES



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Filled with rich vanilla ice cream and drenched in caramel sauce, these decadent caramel profiteroles make a spectacular dessert

Provided by Gordon Ramsay

Time 50m

Yield Serves 6 (5 profiteroles each)

Number Of Ingredients 13

50g butter
60g plain flour
1 tbsp caster sugar
2 eggs , beaten
200g caster sugar
2 tbsp double cream
splash cognac
300g good-quality vanilla ice cream , bought or homemade (see below)
250ml milk
250ml double cream
50g sugar
6 egg yolks
seeds of 2 vanilla pod

Steps:

  • Put 150ml water, the butter and a pinch of salt into a medium pan and gently heat until the butter melts. Turn up the heat and bring to the boil. As soon as it's boiling, tip in the flour in one go. Beat quickly to combine. TIP: It's important to tip the flour in as soon as the water boils, because losing too much liquid by evaporation will affect your pastry.
  • The starch in the flour needs to be cooked out now. Beat well, over the heat, until the mix turns smooth and glossy and starts to come away from the edge of the pan. Tip the mix into a bowl and allow to cool a little.
  • Give the mixture a quick beat, then start adding the eggs a little at a time, using a whisk, wooden spoon or electric beaters. You may not need to add all the egg - stop once the pastry is smooth and elastic and drops easily off a spoon.
  • Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Drop a medium nozzle into a large piping bag and scoop the pastry into it. Line two baking sheets with non-stick paper and pipe 15 x 10p-size balls of pastry onto each one. Use a wetted finger to smooth the tops. Bake for 15-20 mins until dark golden and very firm. Transfer to a rack, turn each one upside down, then leave to cool. Will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days. TIP: The just-piped pastry buns have pointy tops, which can quickly burn. Tap them down gently with a wet finger before you put them in to bake.
  • For the sauce, heat the sugar in a large, non-stick frying pan. Melt it gently, swirling every now and again until dissolved. Turn up the heat a little, then bubble until you have a dark golden caramel, about 5 minutes in total. Keep the pan on the heat and carefully stir in the cream to make a silky sauce. Add the Cognac and stir again. Pour into a serving jug. Can be made up to 2 days ahead - warm in the microwave for a few secs and stir to loosen.
  • If making your own ice cream, place the milk and double cream in a pan. Take 1 tbsp of the sugar and add to the pan, too. Whisk the remaining sugar with the egg yolks and the seeds of the vanilla pods. Heat the milk until just boiling, then pour it onto the egg mix, whisking constantly. Tip back into the pan and heat gently, stirring with a wooden spoon until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Pour through a sieve and allow to cool. Now churn the mix in an ice-cream machine, or freeze it in a shallow container, beating thoroughly at least three times, until it is frozen and smooth. Will keep frozen for up to 1 month. Makes about 500 ml, 5 mins prep, 20 mins cooking and freezing.
  • Allow the ice cream to soften slightly in the fridge for 30 mins. Scoop into a piping bag then, holding the bag with a tea towel, poke the nozzle into the bottom of one of the buns. Pipe in the ice cream until completely filled (see tips). Work as quickly as you can - you need to get the profiteroles back in the freezer before the ice cream starts to melt. Will keep well-wrapped in the freezer for up to 1 week. NOTE: Wrapping a tea towel around the piping bag insulates the ice cream from the warmth of your hands. If piping in the ice cream seems too fiddly, simply cut the buns open with a serrated knife and fill with teaspoon-size scoops of ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 48 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 40 grams sugar, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.27 milligram of sodium

CARAMELIZED BANANAS WITH PECAN-COCONUT CRUNCH



Caramelized Bananas With Pecan-Coconut Crunch image

This cozy dessert comes together quickly and fills the kitchen with a sweet, buttery aroma. The textures play well together: The spiced caramel is silky but robust, the bananas tender, and the pecan-and-coconut topping crunchy and crisp. Pick ripe but firm bananas so they'll maintain their shape after cooking. (The bananas should be yellow with no black spots; green bananas won't work.) Broil them until sizzling, then allow the bubbling caramel to cool and thicken a bit before serving. Devoured directly out of the skillet, or spooned into individual servings, these caramelized bananas are a lovely way to end a meal. Top with a scoop of ice cream for a cool contrast to the warm dessert.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories     snack, ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons/55 grams unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup/50 grams shelled pecans, chopped
1/4 cup/35 grams raw pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup/20 grams rolled oats
1/4 cup/20 grams large coconut chips or flakes
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds or any other small seed
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons/85 grams dark brown sugar
1/4 cup/60 milliliters heavy cream
Pinch of nutmeg
Pinch of black pepper
4 to 5 ripe but firm bananas (about 1 3/4 pounds/795 grams), peeled and halved lengthwise
Ice cream, whipped cream or crème fraîche, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the crunchy topping: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium until melted and foamy, about 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon honey and the salt; using a spatula, stir to combine. Add the pecans, pumpkin seeds, oats and coconut and stir to coat. Toast, stirring frequently, until the mixture is golden brown, about 8 minutes, lowering the heat as necessary to keep the mixture from burning. Stir in the sesame seeds and remove from heat. Move to a shallow bowl and set aside to cool. (You should have about 1 1/2 cups.)
  • Prepare the bananas: Set the oven to broil. Wipe out the skillet and add the brown sugar, heavy cream, nutmeg, pepper, remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon honey. Stir ingredients and bring to a simmer over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and place the bananas in the pan, cut-side up. Spoon some of the sauce over the top to coat the slices. Move the pan to the oven and broil until the caramel sauce is hot and bubbly and the bananas are tender, deep golden and slightly charred in spots, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to sit for at least 5 minutes.
  • Spoon a large helping of the ice cream, whipped cream or crème fraîche over the warm bananas, then scatter the pecan-coconut crunch over the top. Divide among individual plates or eat directly from the skillet.

EASY CARAMELIZED BANANAS



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These are great for breakfast over pancakes, waffles, french toast, crepes, oatmeal, etc. Or serve with low fat ice cream and toasted macadamia nuts for dessert. You can use regular tub margarine or butter in place of the cooking spray. However, this will double the cooking time, and make for a crunchier stickier outside to your banana.

Provided by Maito

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 -3 bananas
4 -6 tablespoons granulated sugar (or more)
cooking spray (regular or butter flavor)

Steps:

  • Slice bananas into thick coins or lengthwise strips, depending on your preference.
  • Pour sugar onto a plate. Roll bananas in sugar, until completely coated.
  • Spray a medium size nonstick pan, and heat over medium high heat. Add bananas and sugar.
  • Cook bananas until light to golden brown underneath, about 4-5 minutes (you can lift with a spatula or fork to peek). Be careful not to overcook or burn them (if you smell them browning, or see color in the pan, flip them right away). Keep in mind these times will vary, depending on your stove.
  • Gently flip bananas over to brown other side, turning heat down to medium. The second side will brown in about one minute.
  • Transfer to a plate that has been coated with cooking spray (otherwise they may stick - they are ooey gooey and sticky!) and serve. Alternately, slide them right onto your ice cream or breakfast food.
  • Soak pan in hot water to facilitate cleaning.

PROFITEROLES



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Award-winning writer, Fiona Beckett, shares her recipe for this classic 1970s dessert

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dessert, Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

50g butter (preferably unsalted), cut into cubes
2 tbsp caster sugar
75g strong white flour, sifted with a pinch of fine sea salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
300ml double cream
few drops vanilla extract
50g cocoa powder
175g caster sugar

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. To make the profiteroles, put the butter and 2 tsp of the caster sugar in a saucepan with 150ml water. Place the pan over a low heat until the butter and sugar have melted, then bring to the boil. Take off the heat, add the flour all at once and beat energetically with a wooden spoon until the dough comes away from the sides of the pan.
  • Leave to cool for 5 mins, then beat in the eggs bit by bit until you have a stiff, glossy mixture (this process is much easier in a food processor). Rinse two baking trays with cold water, shaking off any excess so they are slightly damp (this helps the pastry to rise). Using 2 teaspoons, spoon blobs of the mixture onto the baking trays. Then place in the oven and cook for about 18-20 mins until well risen and brown. Remove the profiteroles from the oven and cut a small slit in the base of each one so they don't collapse. Cool on a wire rack.
  • When they're cold, whip the cream lightly until just holding its shape. Sweeten to taste with remaining sugar and a few drops of vanilla extract. Cut the profiteroles in half, fill them with the sweetened cream and pile them up on a plate. You can refrigerate them for 1-2 hrs at this point but not for any longer as the pastry will go soggy.
  • To make the sauce, sift the cocoa powder into a bowl. Put the sugar in a pan with 100ml water and warm over a low heat until dissolved. Bring to the boil, cook for 1 min, then pour over the cocoa powder and stir well until smooth. Return the sauce to the pan, cook for 1 min then set aside for 15 mins before drizzling over the profiteroles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564 calories, Fat 39 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 38 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

BANANA COCONUT CREAM PIE



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There is no reason to decide between banana cream pie and coconut cream pie with this delicious two-in-one recipe.

Provided by Eagle brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     EAGLE BRAND®

Time 4h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 ⅓ cups water
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
3 large egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup flaked coconut, toasted*
2 medium bananas
Lemon juice
1 (6 ounce) prepared graham cracker pie crust
Heavy cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Dissolve cornstarch in water in heavy saucepan; stir in sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; add butter and vanilla. Cool slightly. Fold in coconut.
  • Slice bananas; dip in lemon juice and drain. Arrange on bottom of pie crust. Pour filling over bananas; cover.
  • Chill 4 hours or until set. Top with whipped cream. Garnish with toasted coconut and sliced bananas, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 122.4 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 235.7 mg, Sugar 29.3 g

CARAMELIZED BANANA PUDDING



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This crowd-pleasing Southern dessert created by layering vanilla pudding, vanilla wafers and bananas is adapted from Millie Peartree, the owner of Millie Peartree Fish Fry & Soul Food restaurant in the Bronx. Her version takes it over the top by caramelizing the bananas with a little melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla before layering. This extra step adds complex flavor to the unapologetically sweet dessert. Serve piles of it in bowls with extra wafers crumbled over the top, a sprinkle of cinnamon and unsweetened whipped cream, if desired.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     custards and puddings, dessert

Time 30m

Yield One 9-by-13 dish (12 to 15 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 quart (4 cups) half-and-half
6 large egg yolks
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 bananas, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for serving
1 (11-ounce) box vanilla wafers, plus more for serving
Unsweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add the half-and-half and egg yolks, and whisk to combine. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and pudding-like, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  • In a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cook, stirring frequently, until well combined, about 2 minutes.
  • Layer half the vanilla wafers in a 9-by-13 baking or trifle dish. Top with half the caramelized bananas then half the pudding. Repeat procedure with remaining wafers, bananas and pudding. Chill for 4 to 6 hours, or up to overnight. Garnish with crumbled vanilla wafers and sprinkle with additional cinnamon before serving. Serve with unsweetened whipped cream, if using.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, ripe bananas. Overripe bananas will be too mushy and will not caramelize properly.
  • Be careful not to overcook the bananas. They should be caramelized, but not burnt.
  • If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can caramelize the bananas under a broiler. Just be sure to watch them closely so that they don't burn.
  • Make sure the profiteroles are completely cool before filling them with the whipped coconut cream.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to fill the profiteroles.
  • Serve the profiteroles immediately, or store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Conclusion:

These profiteroles with whipped coconut cream and caramelized bananas are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the sweet and creamy profiteroles, the fluffy whipped coconut cream, and the caramelized bananas is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try!

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