Souffléed Banana Pancake
This decadent banana pecan Dutch baby pancake is a show-stopping breakfast or brunch dish that combines the rich flavors of caramelized bananas, toasted pecans, and a fluffy pancake base. Baked to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar, each slice reveals layers of sweet and nutty goodness. Perfect for a special occasion or a leisurely weekend treat, this dish is sure to impress your friends and family at the table.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 3 Tbs. firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 bananas, peeled and cut diagonally 1/4 inch
- thick
- 4 eggs, separated
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 Tbs. dark rum
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup banana puree (about 2 bananas)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup pecan halves, lightly toasted
- Confectioners' sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 375°F.
- In 10-inch nonstick fry pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Pour 3 Tbs. of the butter into a bowl; set aside.
- Tilt the pan to coat the bottom with the remaining butter and return to medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until it melts. Add the sliced bananas and cook until barely softened and lightly caramelized, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate. Reserve the pan.
- Add the egg yolks, milk, vanilla, rum and salt to the bowl with the melted butter and whisk until blended. Gradually whisk in the flour, then stir in the banana puree.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on high speed until frothy. Slowly add the granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold one-third of the egg whites into the batter, then fold in the remaining whites. Pour the batter into the fry pan and top with the caramelized bananas and pecans. Bake until the pancake is puffed and golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve immediately. Serves 6.
Yield
Serves 6.
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