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Roasted Banana Souffles

February 10, 2016 By Lokness 26 Comments

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Valentine’s Day is around the corner. As you probably know, Bryan and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. But we do like to have date nights and enjoy romantic dinners every once a while. A banana dessert is not your typical choice for Valentine’s Day, but you will LOVE this dessert! Because it is a souffle! A well risen souffle is going to impress your loved one any time and every time!

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This roasted banana souffles recipe is from Chef Curtis Stone. If you don’t know him, he is an Australian celebrity chef. He was the host of Top Chef Masters. He is the owner of a popular restaurant, Maude in Los Angeles. I first learned about Curtis Stone from watching his show, Take Home Chef (2006-2008). In the show, Curtis searched for a random shopper into a supermarket or Sur La Table and offered help to cook for a special meal for loved ones. They then picked up all the ingredients and headed to the shopper’s home to cook. Back in the days, I really hoped that I would bump into Curtis in one of those supermarkets and take him home (to cook!). He is so tall and hot! Unfortunately, the show got cancelled before I get to meet him. Oh, wow… It really sounded like I’m obsessed about Curtis Stone. Ok, I admit it! Maybe just a little… HAHAHAHA! 😛

After that show, Curtis Stone gets more and more popular. Hosting Top Chef Masters probably takes his popularity to another level. He then opens the restaurant, Maude in 2014. It is one of the best restaurants in town. It is still unbelievably hard to get a reservation till today.

So, shall we move on to the souffle? Light and airy souffles are all you need for you and your date. This recipe is just for 2 servings. Roasting banana is the key to the recipe. The banana flavors got intensified and concentrated in the process of roasting. Even though there is only 1 banana in the recipe, the banana really comes through in the souffles. Serve the hot souffles with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream and a few crunchy brûlée banana slices. Everything you want in one bite! Heavenly! Did I mention these souffles can be made a few hours ahead? Make them before you start cooking dinner and bake them after dinner. Easy breezy! Enjoy! Have a sweet Valentine’s Day!

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Roasted Banana Souffles

2 servings

Ingredients:

–  1 large ripe banana

–  ¼ cup milk

–  1/3 cup heavy cream

–  ¼ teaspoon vanilla paste or ½ vanilla bean (split lengthways)

–  1½ large egg yolks

–  45 grams caster sugar (divided), plus more for ramekins

–  7 grams all-purpose flour

–  unsalted butter (for ramekins)

–  2 large egg whites

–  ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

–  powdered sugar (for dusting)

–  Vanilla ice cream

Banana Brulee Slices (optional):

–  8 thinly sliced banana (optional)

–  2 tablespoons sugar (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the banana on the baking sheet and roast for 25 – 30 minutes, or until the peel is blackened and the flesh is soft. Remove from oven and carefully transfer the flesh to a blender or food processor.
  2. In the blender, add milk and heavy cream to the banana. Blend until smooth.
  3. In a medium heavy saucepan, pour in the banana mixture. Stir in the vanilla paste or scrape in the seeds from the vanilla bean. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  4. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and 20g caster sugar until pale and fluffy, about 1 minute. Whisk in the flour. Gradually whisk in the hot banana mixture. Return everything to saucepan and cook over medium heat until the pastry cream has thickened, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Press a plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pastry cream. Set aside and let it cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes.
  5. Butter 2 1-cup ramekins and coat with caster sugar. Dust off the loose excess sugar. Keep in the fridge.
  6. In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat 2 egg whites on medium speed until it starts to get foamy. Add cream of tartar and continue whisking. Slowly add the remaining 25g caster sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form, about 3 – 4 minutes.
  7. Mix 1/3 of the egg whites to the banana pastry cream to loosen up. Fold in the rest of the whites gently. Spoon the mixture into the prepared ramekins. Fill to the top.
  8. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven until puffed, set, and golden around edges, about 15 minutes. No peeking.
  9. For the banana brulee (optional), line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a baking sheet on top of a pot holder. Put the banana slices on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the sugar over banana slices. Light the chef’s torch and move the flame over the banana. Make sure only the very tip of the flame touches the banana. Move quickly back and forth until the sugar has melted and turned brown. Let it cool for a couple minutes.
  10. When soufflés are ready, top with powdered sugar. Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream and banana brulee slices.

Tips:

  1. Before starting with egg whites, make sure you have a clean and dry mixing bowl. And make sure your egg whites do not contain any egg yolk. If there is anything in the egg whites, it will keep the egg whites from expanding.
  2. The soufflé can be made up to 4 hours ahead. Cover the unbaked soufflé with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge. Bring them almost to room temperature before baking, about 30 minutes.
  3. I love the crunchy texture of the banana brulee. It is nice with the fluffy souffle. But it is optional.

(Adapted from Curtis Stone via Coles)

Filed Under: Cook, Dessert/Sweet Tagged With: banana, dessertfortwo, souffle, valentine's day

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  1. Wendy says

    February 10, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    We don’t celebrate Valentines Day either, but my daughter does celebrate “Half Price Chocolate Day” on Feb. 15 . 😉 These souffles look perfect and sound delicious. Making souffles has been on my baking bucket list for a long time but I haven’t been brave enough yet.

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      February 10, 2016 at 2:48 pm

      Thanks Wendy! 😉 Wow, I need to celebrate Half Price Chocolate Day too! Nommmm…. Chocolates!

      But yea, souffle may sound intimating. It is actually not hard to make. Hope you will give this a try!

      Reply
  2. Jasline (Foodie Baker) says

    February 10, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    Never knew bananas can be used in a souffle! How do you capture such gorgeous and tall souffles? I thought all souffles will deflate while cooling..
    And I’ve watched Take Home Chef before too! It’s a really interesting concept and I usually see the ladies really swooned by Curtis!

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      February 11, 2016 at 3:37 pm

      LOL! If I ever see Curtis, I will be all over him. 😀

      For the shoot, I got the set all ready before the souffles were done baking. While I was shooting, the souffles were slowly deflating. It is possible, just have to move quick! 😉

      But yea, the banana souffles were amazing! We loved them.

      Reply
  3. Monica says

    February 11, 2016 at 9:18 am

    My husband (and I) would love this! Bananas are so good in baked goods, in every form. I’ve never had a banana souffle and yours looks incredible. I have seen Curtis Stone lots on TV and heard about his new restaurant…great to hear it’s doing so well. This recipe sure is a knock-out! I can almost smell it…

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      February 18, 2016 at 7:34 am

      I can’t agree any more! Bananas are perfect in baked goods. Banana bread, banana cake… I love them all! These souffles have a strong banana flavor. I think you guys will like these! 😉

      Bryan and I are hoping to get a reservation at Curtis restaurant soon! We really want to try it!

      Reply
  4. Brianne @Natural Girl Modern World says

    February 11, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    So happy I stumbled across your blog! The “lokness” at the top of your site is the cutest thing ever:D Such a great idea to incorporate bananas – thanks for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      February 18, 2016 at 7:38 am

      Awwww…. Thank you sooooo much, Brianne!!! You made my day! 😀

      Reply
  5. Munchies and munchkins says

    February 11, 2016 at 1:34 pm

    Oh wow these look and sound delightful. I love the lightness of a soufflé and roasted banana – yes please!

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      March 3, 2016 at 11:54 am

      Thank you. It really was fantastic! 😀

      Reply
  6. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    February 11, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    What a rather fabulous idea. Please can I borrow it?

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      March 3, 2016 at 11:58 am

      Thank you Bintu!

      Reply
  7. Lizzie says

    February 11, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    We celebrate our pre-wedding anniversary on the 10th instead! And my husband loves banana

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      March 3, 2016 at 12:00 pm

      I know it is a bit late, but Happy pre-wedding anniversary! If your husband loves banana, he will enjoy this! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Rebecca says

    February 11, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    I’ve been dying to try my hand at making a souffle for so long and these banana ones just might have convinced me!

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      March 3, 2016 at 12:18 pm

      I hope you will give this a try! These banana souffles are very easy to make and taste absolutely delicious. Enjoy!

      Reply
  9. Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says

    February 11, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    These look absolutely delicious! I love bananas, and souffles!

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      March 3, 2016 at 12:24 pm

      Thank you very much Marsha! Glad you like it. Have a good day!

      Reply
  10. Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom says

    February 12, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    Lol. Yeah, Chef Stone ain’t too bad to look at 😛 I’ve never made a souffle before but you have me convinced that I need to give it a try! And paired with the roasted bananas, sounds just wonderful!

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      March 3, 2016 at 12:39 pm

      LOL! Don’t we all love a handsome chef?
      Souffles are fairly easy to make, and these roasted banana ones are awesome! Hope you will try them. Enjoy your day, Kathleen!

      Reply
  11. Chris @ SimpleFood365 says

    February 14, 2016 at 10:14 am

    I love this recipe! And Curtis Stone is great! We used to watch that show here a lot. Now, I am off to get a spoon!

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      March 3, 2016 at 12:42 pm

      Hahaha! Thanks Chris! I didn’t know Curtis Stone was that popular back in the days. Looks like everyone knows about him. But one thing for sure, Curtis’ food and recipes always look great! 😉

      Reply
  12. Oana | Adore Foods says

    February 16, 2016 at 5:05 am

    These are hands down the best souffles I have seen! So fluffy and that caramelized banana on top…yum! I am so making them this week! My daughter loves Curtis Stone 🙂 Would love to try his restaurant. I’ve heard only good things about it. xo

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      March 3, 2016 at 12:49 pm

      Yes, we heard many good things about the restaurants too! Hope to be there soon!
      Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Oana! I love that crunchy bite from the caramelized banana too. 🙂

      Reply

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