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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Add tropical flavor to a traditional crème brûlée by stirring mashed banana insto the custard mixture. Ingredients:
2 cups milk |
2 cups whipping cream |
1/3 cup sugar |
2 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup |
1 large ripe banana, mashed |
12 large egg yolks |
1/4 teaspoon banana extract |
16 teaspoons sugar, divided |
garnish: fresh raspberries, caramelized sugar pieces |
Directions:
1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 11 minutes or until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a simmer (do not boil). Cool 5 minutes.
2. Beat yolks and banana extract in a medium bowl. Gradually stir about 1/4 of hot whipping cream mixture into yolks, and add to remaining hot whipping cream mixture, stirring constantly. Pour whipping cream mixture through a wire-mesh strainer, discarding banana solids.
3. Pour custard mixture evenly into 8 (8-ounce) ramekins or custard cups. Place ramekins in a large roasting pan; add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until set. Remove ramekins from water, and cool slightly on a wire rack. Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
4. Place ramekins on a baking sheet; sprinkle 2 teaspoons sugar evenly over each custard. Broil 5 inches from heat until sugar is completely melted and caramelized (about 1 to 3 minutes). Garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.
5. Note: To prepare caramelized sugar pieces, combine 2 cups sugar, 1/2 teaspoon corn syrup, and 1/2 cup water in a heavy skillet. Cook over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high, and cook until sugar is golden brown and registers 310° (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer. Carefully pour onto a greased, foil-lined baking sheet. Cool and crack into pieces.
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