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Bananas Fostered with Love

by Pies & Plates own Beth Lanni  

Coconut Gelato Balls:  You can use any flavor of gelato.  We used Banana Caramel Praline.  Scoop the gelato into balls using an ice cream scoop.  If the gelato is not firm enough to roll in coconut, place it in the  freezer for 15-30 minutes to firm up.  Roll balls in regular sweetened flake coconut or toasted coconut!  Store in freezer until ready to assemble.

Cinnamon Bun Bread Pudding: 

Short Cut suggested by one of our guests - purchase a couple pieces of Cinnamon Bun Bread Pudding from Pies & Plates and avoid this step entirely!

Cut up 3-4 day old cinnamon rolls into 1 inch cubes and place in a 9x9" cake pan.  Mix Custard (below) and pour over rolls.  Let rolls absorb custard mix about 15 minutes.  Place 9x9" pan in a water bath and bake at 325 degrees for about 45-55 minutes or until knife inserted in the middle comes out clear. Bread

Pudding Custard Custard:
9 eggs slightly beaten
3 cups milk
2 tsp vanilla
dash of salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon Blend until well mixed.

Carmelized Bananas: 2 medium-small firm bananas, peeled.
1/2 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Cut bananas in slices at an angle.  Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.  Add brown sugar and lay the banana slices on top.  Cook undistrubed for 20 seconds, then add cinnamon.  Cook for ten seconds, then turn bananas carefully and cook for 45-60 seconds before basting with the pan sauce.  

Dessert Assembly:

Slice the baked bread pudding into slices that are abaout 1/3" thick and lay 3-4 on a dish over lapping them.  Place the gelato ball on top.  Scoup warm carmelized bananas on top.  Add whipped cream and dizzle the remaining sauce from bananas over the top!  Serve immediately!   

Watch of another dessert throw down this fall when we'll be challenging YOU to beat Pies & Plates best fall dessert!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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