Banana Crème brûlée

Directions

  1. 1Cut the bananas lengthwise.
  2. 2Remove the pulp.
  3. 3Caramelize the pulp in a pan with brown sugar and vanilla bean.
  4. 4Add coconut milk and crush the bananas a bit to incorporate them.
  5. 5Let simmer five minutes.
  6. 6Strain to remove excess banana.
  7. 7Put the cream back in the pan and add cornstarch. Mix and heat until a creamy texture is obtained.
  8. 8Fill bananas with cream.
  9. 9Place in refrigerator for 3 hours.
  10. 10Sprinkle bananas with brown sugar and blowtorch to form a crispy shell.

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas
  • a bit brown sugar
  • a bit brown sugar
  • 1 pod vanilla bean
  • 0.5 L coconut milk
  • a good capful amber rum
  • 15 g cornstarch

Equipment

knifepanspoonspatulastrainerblowtorch

Tips

  • Cut the bananas lengthwise to form a small boat.
  • The bananas need to rest for at least 3 hours in the fridge