Are you craving a delightful dessert that is both rich and comforting? If so, look no further! The warm chocolate financier is an indulgent pastry that combines the intense flavor of chocolate with the sweetness of caramelized bananas. With its tender crumb and decadent ganache, this dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. This article will guide you through the process of creating this delicious treat in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CARAMELIZED BANANA SPLITS WITH HOT CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Provided by Lillian Chou
Categories Milk/Cream Chocolate Dessert Sauté Kid-Friendly Frozen Dessert Banana Walnut Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, then add bananas in 1 layer and sprinkle with brown sugar. Increase heat to medium-high and cook bananas, gently turning once and shaking skillet occasionally, until sugar is caramelized, 3 to 4 minutes. Divide bananas among 4 bowls, leaving any remaining caramel in skillet.
- Add cream to skillet and boil over medium heat, stirring, until caramel is dissolved. Add chocolate with a pinch of salt and whisk until melted.
- Top bananas with scoops of ice cream, then drizzle with some of chocolate sauce and sprinkle with nuts. (There will be extra sauce.)
CARAMELIZED BANANAS
Steps:
- chocolate-Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet. Add 2 sliced bananas and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Cook until golden and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the bananas with cinnamon and spoon over rum raisin ice cream.
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CHOCOLATE BANANA FRIED WONTONS WITH GRAND MARNIER® CARAMEL SAUCE
I tried banana wontons at a Chinese restaurant and liked them, so i thought i'd make up a recipe at home when I was making an Asian-themed dinner. My boyfriend said they were better than the restaurant's! They're great with ice cream. Substitute any kind of liqueur you want for the Grand Marnier® - be creative! many different fruit flavors seem to go well with this dessert.
Provided by chikalin
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the bananas, 1/3 cup chocolate chips, clove, cinnamon, and vanilla into a mixing bowl, and mash until evenly blended. Alternatively, chop the mixture in a food processor until the chocolate chips have been reduced in size. This will help prevent the chips from poking through the wonton skins as you handle them. It will also change the texture of the filling - you will not have pockets of melted chocolate in the wontons.
- To make the wontons: Separate and place the wonton wrappers onto your work surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the banana filling onto the center of each wrapper. Use your finger or a pastry brush to lightly moisten the edges of the wonton wrappers with water. Fold one corner of the wrapper over the filling onto the opposite corner to form a triangle. Press the edges together to seal. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Prepare the sauce by combining the butter, brown sugar, orange liqueur, and corn syrup in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce is smooth, about 4 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Fry the wontons in the hot oil a few at a time until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Turn the wontons over halfway through cooking so they brown evenly. Remove, and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with the caramel sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons chocolate chips to garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 17.4 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 122.3 mg, Sugar 10.5 g
WARM CARAMEL BANANAS
We'll take a banana split, but hold the ice cream. That's right, the bananas get to shine in this warm caramel delight.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add sugar; cook until melted, stirring occasionally. Gradually mix in sour cream; cook on low heat 1 min.
- Cut bananas lengthwise, then crosswise in half. Add, cut sides down, to skillet; cook 1 min., basting occasionally with sauce from bottom of skillet. Stir in nuts.
- Spoon bananas evenly into 4 dessert dishes; top with remaining sauce in skillet. Drizzle with chocolate; top with COOL WHIP.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g
CHOCOLATE SOUP WITH CARAMELIZED BANANAS
I found this interesting delight on the internet and thought it sounded (and looked) delicious! This unique dessert is from Chef Jacques Torres of Le Cirque 2000 in New York City and I found it on fabulousfoods.com. I estimated the times as I haven't made this one yet and am not sure exactly how long or how many it will make - that depends on the size of your bowls. Chill time included in prep/cook times average.
Provided by Mommy Diva
Categories Dessert
Time 3h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare the caramelized bananas:.
- Place the diced bananas in a medium-sized mixing bowl with the rum and toss to coat.
- Set aside to let macerate at room temperature while you prepare the caramel.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium-high heat.
- If it starts to smoke, it is too hot and you need to run it under cool water, dry it, and start again.
- When it is warm sprinkle the sugar into the pan.
- Try to keep the sugar in an even layer to allow it all to caramelize at the same time.
- As soon as you see the sugar begin to melt, start moving the pan over the burner to keep the sugar from burning.
- Tilt the pan from side to side so that the melted sugar runs over the unmelted sugar.
- Cook until all of the sugar is a light golden brown.
- Chef Torres usually adds a tablespoon of butter at this stage because it makes the caramel smoother.
- Add the bananas and rum and spread evenly in the pan.
- When cooking with alcohol, there is always the chance of it catching on fire, so be very careful when adding the rum.
- Continue to cook until almost all of the liquid has evaporated and the bananas are soft but not mushy; they should still hold their shape.
- Remove from the heat and pour the caramelized bananas onto a plate.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let cool for about 20 minutes.
- Covering the hot bananas with plastic wrap keeps the caramel from drying as it cools.
- Prepare the Chocolate Soup:.
- Pour the milk into a 2 quart heavy -bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped chocolate and stir until well combined and the chocolate has melted.
- Bring the mixture to a boil again, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pan from the heat and set aside while you prepare the soup bowls (You can use any oven-safe bowls).
- Place one large spoonful of the caramelized bananas in the bottom of each soup bowl.
- The bananas will give texture to the soup, so be generous.
- Cover the bananas with the hot soup, filling each bowl three-quarters full.
- Set the soup bowls on a baking sheet and place in the refrigerator until chilled, about 2 hours.
- The soup will set and thicken, allowing it to support the meringue; chill it well before topping it.
- To Finish the Soup:***Chef Torres likes to top the warm soup with meringue to add another layer of texture and enhance the visual appeal; You can skip this step if you prefer.
- Place the egg whites in a medium-size mixing bowl and whip with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy.
- Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and make a French meringue by adding the powered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time and whipping the whites to stiff but not dry peaks.
- Place the meringue in a large pastry bag fitted with a 3/4-inch star tip.
- Remove the soup from the refrigerator and pipe the meringue onto the tops in a decorative pattern.
- Place the soup bowls in a deep roasting pan or baking dish and fill it with warm water to come one third of the way up the side of the bowls.
- Let stand for about 30 minutes to warm the soup.
- If you do this before you serve dinner, the soup should be ready to be browned by the time you have finished eating.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Remove the soup bowls from the warm water bath and place them on a baking sheet. Place in the oven just until the meringue begins to brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
- The soup should not get hot.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
- Notes****.
- When you cut chocolate, start at one corner and always cut it on an angle. Don't try to cut big pieces, because it is too difficult. If you cut on an angle, it will be easier and safer. This way, you do not have to cut so much surface at one time.
- Congrats - you made it - now ENJOY! :).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 656, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 32, Sodium 195.9, Carbohydrate 119.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 106.3, Protein 15.7
WARM CARAMEL BANANAS
You can create an elegant dessert in minutes, and most likely you'll have the ingredients on hand. Crunchy, gooey and warm; chocolate, caramel and bananas; doesn't get much better than that!
Provided by shelbyrose
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In large skillet, melt butter on medium heat.
- Add sugar; cook until melted, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Gradually add sour cream; cook 1 minute.
- Cut bananas in half lengthwise and crosswise, creating 4 half slices.
- Add banana slices, cut side down, and peanuts to skillet.
- Cook 1 minute, or until bananas are evenly coated and tender, basting occasionally with sauce.
- Spoon bananas into 4 dessert dishes, and spoon sauce over.
- Place unwrapped chocolate square in microwaveable bowl.
- Cook on HIGH for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.
- Stir until completely melted and drizzle over bananas.
- Finish with a dollop of whipped topping.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 44.2, Sodium 295.7, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 29.9, Protein 8.6
MINI CHOCOLATE CAKES WITH CARAMELIZED BANANAS
This was one of my first times spreading my wings with a recipe and trying to go a bit fancy. This is a breeze to make and a delight to serve. The recipe may look intimidating but after you try it once, you'll have it down pat. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 ramekins.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool. Beat eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt on high speed until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Sift in flour; mix just until combined. Fold in chocolate mixture., Spoon batter into 8 buttered 4-oz. ramekins dusted with cocoa. Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake until a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, 12-15 minutes. Run a small knife around sides of ramekins. Invert onto cooling rack; let stand 5 minutes. Remove ramekins; place cakes on individual plates., For bananas, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss banana slices with sugar until well coated; arrange in a single layer in skillet. Do not stir bananas until bottoms are golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown, 4-5 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Place bananas on plates with cakes., For sauce, heat wine and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Whisk in chocolate. Pour over cakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CHOCOLATE FINANCIERS
Provided by Christine Muhlke
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield Makes 14 financiers
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a financier mold (tops of mold should measure approximately 1 7/8 by 3 * inches), madeleine mold or small muffin tin with vegetable oil and place on a baking sheet. If you use individual molds, you'll need 14.
- Melt the butter over medium-low heat, stirring often, until it turns amber and smells nutty; keep warm. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over low heat and keep warm. Split the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Set both the pod and seeds aside.
- In a large bowl, sift together the sugar and flour. Add the almonds and pistachios and mix with a wooden spoon. Add the egg whites, vanilla pod and seeds and stir vigorously. Strain a quarter of the warm butter over the mixture and stir to combine. Strain in the remaining butter and mix well; then stir in the melted chocolate.
- Let the batter cool to room temperature. Remove the vanilla pod. (The batter will hold in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.)
- Pour the batter almost to the top of the molds. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes; rotate the pan after 6 minutes. Let cool slightly on the baking sheet and then transfer from the mold to a baking rack.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 150, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 14 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around in the middle of the recipe.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your financiers will be. Look for high-quality chocolate, fresh butter, and ripe bananas.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the financiers tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Let the batter rest: Letting the batter rest for at least 30 minutes before baking will help it develop its full flavor.
- Bake the financiers until they are just set: Overbaking the financiers will make them dry and crumbly. Bake them until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Serve the financiers warm: Financiers are best served warm, when the chocolate is still melted and the bananas are soft and caramelized.
Conclusion:
These warm chocolate financiers with caramelized bananas are a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give these financiers a try. You won't be disappointed!
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