Banana Brulee Spoonfuls

Recipe courtesy Gale Gand's Just A Bite by Gale Gand and Julia Moskin: Clarkson N. Potter Publishers, 2001

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Total Time:
1 hr 38 min
Prep
30 min
Inactive
3 min
Cook
1 hr 5 min
Yield:
20 to 30 servings or spoons
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Ingredients

EQUIPMENT:

  • A 8-inch square baking dish, preferably not aluminum
  • A hot water bath 20 to 30 spoons, preferably long-handled
  • A kitchen torch*

Directions

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Heat the cream, half-and-half, and vanilla bean in a medium saucepan over medium heat just to a boil. Immediately turn off the heat. Set aside to infuse for 10 minutes. Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar in a large bowl just until combined. Whisking constantly, gradually pour in the hot cream mixture. Strain the mixture into the baking pan to smooth it and to remove the vanilla bean.

Place the pan in a hot water bath. Bake in the center of the oven until set but not too firm (it will cook a little more as it cools), 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from the water bath and let cool 15 minutes. Tightly cover with plastic wrap, making sure the plastic does not touch the surface of the custard. (The recipe can be made up to this point and kept refrigerated up to 3 days in advance.)

Up to 4 hours before serving, fill your spoons with the chilled cooked custard by scooping each spoon into the pan of custard. Round the tops with a small spatula, or a butter knife. Keep cold. Right before serving, thinly slice the banana (about 1/8-inch thick). Top each spoonful of custard with a slice of banana, lightly pressing it onto the custard. Sprinkle the entire surface with a layer of coarse sugar and place on a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining spoons. Torch the sugar until it is melted and well browned. Let cool 1 minute before serving.

*Propane Gas Torch Warning Propane gas torches are highly flammable and should be kept away from heat or flame, and should not be exposed to prolonged sunlight. Propane gas torches should only be used in well-ventilated areas. When lighting a propane gas torch, place the torch on a flat, steady surface, facing away from you. Light the match or lighter and then open the gas valve. Light the gas jet, and blow out the match. Always turn off the burner valve to "finger tight" when finished using the torch. Children should never use a propane gas torch without adult supervision.

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  • on April 24, 2008

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    These sound great for a baby shower I am planning. I am a little confused with the recipe. Do you keep the "spoonfuls" ON the spoons to serve or remove them and place on a platter? Also, if they need to stay on spoons,can plastic spoons be used. This is something new. I have never seen this type of dessert and just need a few hints on serving them.

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  • on January 02, 2006

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    I made these for a baby shower that I threw at my house (along with several other sweet "bites" and these were a huge hit!! They are not only delicious but beautiful, to boot. I didn't even bother with the banana slice and they were still wonderful. Great recipe! Thanks Gale!!

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