Brilliant Banana Brulee
Transform your dessert game with this show-stopping Brilliant Banana Brulee, a decadent twist on the classic crème brûlée that’s sure to impress. Featuring a luscious custard base infused with creamy vanilla and layered over sweet, ripe banana slices, this dessert brings warm, tropical flavors to your table. The crowning glory is the crisp, caramelized sugar topping created with a kitchen torch or broiler, offering a delightful contrast of textures in every spoonful. Perfect for dinner parties or a luxurious treat, this easy-to-follow recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare and rewards you with a restaurant-quality dessert that serves four. Indulge in this irresistible banana dessert, where velvety custard meets caramelized perfection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 Ripe bananas
- 6 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 4 Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
Peel the bananas and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Evenly distribute the banana slices among four small ramekins, spreading them in a single layer at the bottom.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream and whole milk. Heat the mixture until it just starts to steam, but do not let it boil.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined and slightly thickened.
Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or measuring cup to remove any lumps.
Carefully pour the custard over the bananas in the ramekins, filling them almost to the top.
Place the ramekins in a deep baking dish, and create a water bath by carefully pouring hot water into the dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
Bake the custards in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
Remove the ramekins from the water bath and allow them to cool for 15 minutes at room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight).
Once fully chilled, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar evenly over the top of each custard.
Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar by moving the flame in slow, even circles across the surface until it melts and forms a golden, crisp layer. Alternatively, you can broil the ramekins under a preheated broiler for 1-2 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
Allow the caramelized tops to cool for 1-2 minutes until they harden, then serve immediately and enjoy your Brilliant Banana Brulee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.8 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 176 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 522 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
