Peanut Butter Beignets with Caramelized Bananas and Bitter Caramel Ice Cream

Health score
7%
Peanut Butter Beignets with Caramelized Bananas and Bitter Caramel Ice Cream
45 min.
10
780kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with our delightful Peanut Butter Beignets, a mouthwatering twist on the classic French pastry that will transport you to a world of sweetness and comfort. These golden, pillowy fried treats are filled with a luscious peanut butter ganache, promising an explosion of flavor with every bite. Paired perfectly with caramelized bananas, the warm, syrupy fruit adds an irresistible richness that elevates this dish to gourmet status.

No dessert is complete without ice cream, and our Bitter Caramel Ice Cream provides the perfect counterbalance to the sweetness of the beignets and bananas. This creamy concoction features deep caramel notes that will make you crave more. To add an extra crunch, we sprinkle crunchy peanut brittle on top, creating a delightful contrast in texture that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning dessert lovers.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is ideal for entertaining or simply treating yourself and your loved ones to a deliciously decadent experience. Each serving is a delightful 780 calories of pure joy, making this dish perfect for special occasions or cozy evenings at home. Dive into this delightful combination of flavors and textures that celebrates the beloved flavors of peanut butter and caramel—your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 1.8 cups flour 
  • slices banana 
  • 10 servings canola oil for frying
  • 10 servings mrs richardson's butterscotch caramel sauce 
  • 1.3 cups seltzer water 
  • tablespoon plus light
  • 0.8 cup creamy peanut butter 
  • 0.5 cup t brown sugar dark packed ()
  • 0.3 cup rum dark
  • large eggs 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 10 servings peanuts chopped
  • 10 servings powdered sugar 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate unsweetened chopped (not )
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted ()
  • cup cocoa powder unsweetened (preferably Valrhona or Dutch-process)
  • 0.8 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Bring cream, sugar, and corn syrup to simmer in heavy medium saucepan.
  2. Add chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
  3. Transfer mixture to medium bowl.
  4. Add peanut butter and whisk until mixture is smooth. Cover and chill until ganache is firm, about 2 hours.
  5. Using 1 level tablespoon ganache for each, form 1 1/4-inch balls.
  6. Place on baking sheet. Freeze ganache balls overnight.
  7. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in large bowl to blend.
  8. Add club soda, then eggs and melted butter. Using electric mixer, beat until mixture is well blended and smooth.
  9. Pour enough oil into heavy large skillet to reach depth of 1 1/2 inches; heat to 350°F.
  10. Remove peanut butter ganache balls from freezer. Working with a few ganache balls at a time, dip into beignet batter, coating balls completely. Lift balls out with fork and slowly slide into hot oil; fry until batter is set and slightly crisp, about 1 1/2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer beignets to paper towels to drain. Keep warm.
  11. Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  12. Add brown sugar and stir until sugar begins to melt, bubble, and form thick mass, about 4 minutes.
  13. Add rum and lemon juice; simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
  14. Add bananas and cook until glazed with caramel, about 1 minute.
  15. Place 3 beignets on each plate. Dust with powdered sugar.
  16. Place caramelized bananas and scoop of Bitter Caramel Ice Cream alongside beignets.
  17. Sprinkle ice cream with peanut brittle and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories780kcal
Protein6.47%
Fat44.36%
Carbs49.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.21
Glycemic Load
20.39
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
18.769130442453%

Flavonoids

Catechin
5.87mg
Epicatechin
16.89mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.07mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:780.14kcal
39.01%
Fat:39.66g
61.02%
Saturated Fat:17.8g
111.24%
Carbohydrates:98.91g
32.97%
Net Carbohydrates:91.27g
33.19%
Sugar:68.85g
76.5%
Cholesterol:71.61mg
23.87%
Sodium:430.36mg
18.71%
Alcohol:2g
100%
Alcohol %:1.04%
100%
Caffeine:49.04mg
16.35%
Protein:13.01g
26.02%
Manganese:1.29mg
64.29%
Copper:0.9mg
44.79%
Magnesium:149.38mg
37.35%
Fiber:7.64g
30.58%
Phosphorus:293.57mg
29.36%
Iron:5.04mg
27.98%
Selenium:16.85µg
24.08%
Vitamin B3:4.56mg
22.82%
Vitamin E:2.9mg
19.34%
Folate:69.38µg
17.34%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
16.01%
Zinc:2.38mg
15.9%
Potassium:555.57mg
15.87%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.59%
Vitamin A:514.33IU
10.29%
Calcium:95.72mg
9.57%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.33%
Vitamin B5:0.74mg
7.42%
Vitamin K:5.81µg
5.53%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.34%
Vitamin D:0.57µg
3.8%
Vitamin C:0.92mg
1.11%
Source:Epicurious