Banana Cinnamon Chocolate Sorbet Recipes

CHOCOLATE BANANA SORBET

Steps:

• Combine bananas, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and instant coffee in a powerful blender such as a Vitamix®. Using the tamper, blend until all ingredients are incorporated. Serve immediately or freeze in a freezer-safe container for 3 hours for a firmer texture.

CHOCOLATE SORBET

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, mix the sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in 2 cups water and the espresso. Cook over low heat until the ingredients are dissolved. Off the heat, stir in the coffee liqueur. Transfer to plastic containers and refrigerate until very cold.
• Freeze the mixture in an ice cream freezer according to the manufacturer's directions. The sorbet will still be soft; place it in a plastic container and freeze for 1 hour or overnight, until firm enough to scoop.

CINNAMON AND CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD

Steps:

• For the banana bread: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-count muffin tin with cupcake liners.
• Sift the flour, baking soda and salt into a medium bowl. Whisk the vanilla and eggs together in a liquid measuring cup with a spout. Set aside.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or with an electric hand-held mixer, cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually pour in the egg mixture while beating; beat until incorporated. Mix in the bananas (the batter will appear curdled, but don't worry), then remove the bowl from the mixer. With a rubber spatula, fold in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the walnuts, then the Mexican chocolate.
• For the cinnamon crumble topping: In a small bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in the butter with 2 knives until uniform.
• Fill the cups of the muffin tin about halfway with the batter. Spoon the cinnamon crumble topping over the muffins, pressing it lightly into the batter. Bake until the topping is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffins comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool before serving. These muffins are great with a smear of butter.

BANANA CAKE WITH CARMELIZED BANANAS AND CHOCOLATE SORBET

Steps:

• For the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift dry ingredients together in a bowl. Puree bananas, add sugar and puree until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, rum and process until combined. Add yogurt, pulse to combine. Pour into large work bowl. Gently fold in dry ingredients by two additions. Pour into 9 by 9 baking pan which has been lightly greased with canola oil. Bake about 25 minutes or until tester comes out clean.
• For the sorbet: In a saucepan combine 1 cup of the water, sugar and cocoa powder. Over medium heat whisk until dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate until melted. Add remaining water and rum. When cooked, pour into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.
• To assemble: Slice cake into 9 squares; slice each square in half diagonally. Lay banana slices on top, sprinkle liberally with sugar. Place under broiler or caramelize sugar with a blowtorch. Place 2 halves on plate, with a scoop of sorbet alongside and a few almonds around.
• For the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift dry ingredients together in a bowl. Puree bananas, add sugar and puree until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, rum and process until combined. Add yogurt, pulse to combine. Pour into large work bowl. Gently fold in dry ingredients by two additions. Pour into 9 by 9 baking pan which has been lightly greased with canola oil. Bake about 25 minutes or until tester comes out clean.
• For the sorbet: In a saucepan combine 1 cup of the water, sugar and cocoa powder. Over medium heat whisk until dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate until melted. Add remaining water and rum. When cooked, pour into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.
• To assemble: Slice cake into 9 squares; slice each square in half diagonally. Lay banana slices on top, sprinkle liberally with sugar. Place under broiler or caramelize sugar with a blowtorch. Place 2 halves on plate, with a scoop of sorbet alongside and a few almonds around.

AMAZING BANANA SORBET

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, stir together sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and allow to cool.
• When the sugar syrup is cool, stir in bananas. Pour into a freezer - safe baking dish. Freeze for 3 to 4 hours, until set at the edges.
• Remove from the freezer and transfer to a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat until smooth. Return to the freezer until gently set, at least 2 hours.