LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2023

HIGH EXPECTATIONS

Banana-Rum Soufflé Ripe bananas and spicy dark rum are a match made in heaven, and they make two appearances, both in the soufflé and as a deca dent topping. A melting scoop of vanilla ice cream is the proverbial cherry on top. Any leftover cara mel bananas are an excellent topping for French toast or pan cakes the next day. 1/4 cup (60 mL) salted butter, divided 2 tbsp (30 mL) granulated sugar 4 firm ripe bananas, divided 1 1/3 cups (330 mL) packed dark brown sugar, divided 6 tbsp (90 mL) dark rum, divided 2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch 3 large egg whites Pinch cream of tartar Vanilla ice cream to serve 2. Using 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter, grease four 10-oz (285-mL) ovenproof ramekins, then coat with granulated sugar. Place on a baking tray. 3. Cut 2 bananas into 1/3-inch (8-mm) thick rounds. Set aside. 4. In a medium saucepan, heat remaining butter and 2/3 cup (150 mL) brown sugar over medium heat until bubbling and beginning to caramelize, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and reduce heat to low. Carefully 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).

8. Serve immediately, topped with caramel bananas and scoop of ice cream.

and cream of tartar on medium speed until doubled in volume, about 3 minutes. Gradually add remaining brown sugar. Continue beating until firm glossy peaks form, scraping down bowl halfway through, about 3 minutes. 7. Fold a third of egg whites into puréed bananas then gently fold in rest. Divide between pre pared ramekins. Bake until risen, firm and nicely browned, 22 to 25 minutes.

add 1/4 cup (60 mL) rum. When bubbling subsides, stir in sliced bananas. Return to low heat and cook to soften, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool. 5. In a food processor, blend remaining 2 bananas, 2 tbsp (30 mL) rum and cornstarch. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and set aside. 6. In bowl of a stand mixer fitted with whisk, beat egg whites

Serves 4

WHAT TO SERVE Ron Zacapa 23 Centenario Rum LCBO 273516, $89.95 Imagine the flavours of such a tasty soufflé paired with a top notch rum! Brown sugar, toffee and tropical fruit notes make it the ideal companion for the dish.

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