
| Banana Cream Puff ~ A delicate puff filled with banana slices, cream, and chocolate. 1 cup water 1/8 tsp salt ½ cup sweet butter 1 cup flour 3 eggs 1 egg yolk beaten 4 bananas, sliced 2 cups heavy cream whipped grated chocolate 1. Preheat oven to 350o F. Pour water and salt into a heavy saucepan. Cut the butter into small pieces and add to water. Heat over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until mixture comes to a boil. 2. Put flour in all at once. Stir until blended and dough forms a ball. Remove dough to a bowl and beat in 3 eggs, one at a time. Continue beating until dough is very shiny. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. 3. Drop large tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart on an un-greased cookie sheet. Brush with the beaten egg yolk. 4. Bake 35-40 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Cool puffs on a wire rack. Cut off tops and fill with whipped cream and banana slices. Sprinkle with grated chocolate. Serves 6 |
