Zumbo pancakes with banana and caramel cream

Ingredients

Banana and caramel cream

• 2 very ripe bananas
• 100 g cream
• 55 g water
• 140 g sugar
• 40 g glucose

Pancake batter

• 120 g plain flour
• 40 g caster sugar
• 1 g baking powder
• 150 g milk
• 4 eggs (separated, at room temperature)
• butter or oil, for cooking

Instructions

To make the banana and caramel cream, puree the bananas and the cream together. Bring to a gentle simmer in a medium saucepan.

Meanwhile, put the water, sugar and glucose in a heavy based saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Increase the heat to medium and cook until a dark-amber colour is achieved. Carefully stir the hot cream mixture into the caramel to deglaze – be very careful at this stage, as the mixture may spit. Stir until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and cool slightly. 

To make the pancakes, put the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Lightly whisk the milk and the egg yolks in a jug, then slowly whisk into the dry ingredients until well incorporated and smooth.

Put the egg whites in an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and whisk until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg white into the pancake batter.

Lightly grease a small non-stick frying pan with butter or oil and heat over medium heat. Pour in the pancake batter and cook until bubbles begin to form on the surface, then turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes. Repeat for remaining pancakes.

Serve the banana caramel cream alongside the delicious hot pancakes, or drizzle over the top and enjoy!

Note

• Make sure an adult supervises this recipe, as the sauce gets very hot!

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