Banana Pancakes With Hazelnut Mascarpone Crme
Hazelnut cream is a delightful and satisfying sweet enjoyed throughout europe, and in our opinion, americans will love it equally well. blending it with mascarpone cheese makes it a winner for spreading atop deliciously rich banana pancakes. This dish reminds us of dad’s sunday morning pancakes, but we’ve elevated the presentation slightly above what dad would have done, enough that it can be served as an elegant part of a casual brunch.
Steps
Prepare the hazelnut mascarpone crme:.
In a small bowl mix together mascarpone cheese , hazelnut cream , nutmeg , vanilla and powdered sugar until well blended.
Set aside.
Prepare the hazelnut drizzle:.
Place 1 / 4 cup hazelnut cream in microwave safe bowl and heat in microwave on high for 20 seconds or until melted.
Add half and half and stir to combine well.
Mixture should be syrupy.
Prepare the banana pancakes:.
Slowly preheat a heavy pancake griddle.
Mix together , flour , baking powder , salt , sugar and nutmeg.
In a separate bowl , beat eggs and add milk , butter , mashed banana and lemon juice.
Mix until well blended.
Pour wet ingredients into flour mixture.
Mix just until combined.
Batter should be lumpy.
To serve:.
Lay one pancake down on the serving plate.
Place a few banana slices on one edge , and spread mascarpone cream on the pancake.
Top with another pancake , sliding a few more banana slices between the mascarpone and the top pancake.
Top with remai.
Ingredients
nutella, mascarpone cheese, nutmeg, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, hazelnuts, half-and-half, bananas, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, eggs, milk, butter, banana, lemon juice