Banane Celeste
This dish is from French Martinique and is a special occasion pudding.Cook in an ovenproof dish or in separate ramekin dishes.
200g pack full fat soft cream cheese
50g light brown sugar
1 level tsp ground cinnamon
50g unsalted butter
6 large firm but ripe bananas
3 tbsp double cream
Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4. Cream the cheese, sugar and half the cinnamon together in a mixing bowl using a wooden spoon. Melt the butter over a low heat in the frying pan.
Either slice the peeled bananas lengthways for the ovenproof dish or slice them thinly for individual ramekins.
Add the cut bananas to the melted butter and fry gently until golden brown on both sides. Distribute the browned bananas evenly, either in a large shallow ovenproof dish or ramekins. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the bananas. Drizzle the double cream over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon.
Place the banana dish in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown. Serve immediately.
This dish is from French Martinique and is a special occasion pudding.Cook in an ovenproof dish or in separate ramekin dishes.
200g pack full fat soft cream cheese
50g light brown sugar
1 level tsp ground cinnamon
50g unsalted butter
6 large firm but ripe bananas
3 tbsp double cream
Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4. Cream the cheese, sugar and half the cinnamon together in a mixing bowl using a wooden spoon. Melt the butter over a low heat in the frying pan.
Either slice the peeled bananas lengthways for the ovenproof dish or slice them thinly for individual ramekins.
Add the cut bananas to the melted butter and fry gently until golden brown on both sides. Distribute the browned bananas evenly, either in a large shallow ovenproof dish or ramekins. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the bananas. Drizzle the double cream over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon.
Place the banana dish in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown. Serve immediately.