Recipe - Banana Mousse With Mac Nut Cream

6 Ripe bananas; unpeeled

MAC' NUT CREAM
Three fourths cup Unsalted butter
2 cup Sugar
1 One half cup Coarsely chopped macadamia
nuts
1 cup Heavy cream

WHIPPED SWEET CREAM GARNISH
1 cup Heavy cream
One half teaspoon Sugar

Not only are the flavors of this dessert deliciously rich, but the contrast
between the cold mousse and the warm cream is almost addictive.

Prcheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Place the bananas on a baking sheet, and bake in the oven until they tum
black and the skins split, about 10 minutes. Let cool a little and then
peel the bananas and pur‚e in a food processor or blender. Pour the banana
pur‚e into 2 inch ramekins and refrigerate for 2 hours.
To prepare the Mac' Nut Cream, melt the butter in a saucepan, add the sugar
and macadamia nuts, and bring to a boil. Continue boiling until the mixture
turns a dark golden brown. Stir in the cream and when incorporated, remove
the pan from the heat and cool to room temperature. When ready to serve,
warm the Mac' Nut Cream gently. For the garnish, whip the cream with the
sugar until soft peaks form.
To serve, place a chilled banana mousse on each serving plate and remove
the parchment paper. Top with the whipped cream and pour the warm Mac' Nut
Cream around.
Yield: Serves 6

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