Banana Cream I
This vegetarian builds ripe bananas, double cream and leaf gelatine into a hearty meal you can have ready in about 60 minutes. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Soak the leaf gelatine in a bowl of cold water for about 5 minutes until soft and floppy, then lift out and gently squeeze away the excess water.
- Dissolve the softened gelatine in the warm water, stirring until completely clear with no visible threads, and set aside to cool slightly but not set.
- Peel the bananas and mash them with the lemon juice to a smooth purée, the lemon keeping the colour bright and preventing browning.
- Whip the double cream with the caster sugar and vanilla to soft peaks, stopping before it stiffens so it stays light and pipeable.
- Fold the banana purée into the whipped cream, then quickly stir in the dissolved gelatine and a couple of drops of pink colouring until evenly tinted.
- Spoon the mixture into four glasses or ramekins, smooth the tops, and chill for at least 3 hours until softly set.
- Serve cold, decorated with a few slices of fresh banana brushed with lemon juice just before bringing to the table.
Ingredient substitutions
- Double Cream
- heavy cream · whipping cream
- Lemon
- lime · 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
Tips & common questions
How long does Banana Cream I take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of double cream?
Try heavy cream. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Banana Cream I vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Banana Cream I is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Banana split; banana ice cream.jpg by Chammy17, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.