Bananas in caramel sauce and sesame

Name: Bananas in caramel sauce and sesame - Anica I.
Ingredients: 4 smaller bananas (firm; greener); 3 tablespoons of lemon juice; 250g sugar; 4; 5 tablespoons of sesame seeds; 250ml liquid cream; 200g fresh cottage cheese; 2 sachets of vanilla sugar.

Desert - Bananas in caramel sauce and sesame by Anica I. - Recipia

To prepare a delicious and refined dessert, we will start by ensuring we have all the ingredients at hand. It is important to use fresh, quality cheese that can easily be passed through a sieve. We begin by taking the cheese and mashing it using a fine sieve, so that we achieve a creamy and uniform texture. This will be our base, which will give a rich and delicious flavor to our dessert. In a separate bowl, we take care of the whipped cream. We add vanilla sugar and, with the help of a mixer, we whip the cream until it becomes firm and airy. It is essential not to overwhip, to avoid turning it into butter. Once the whipped cream is ready, we will gently fold it into the mashed cheese, mixing with a spatula, to maintain the aeration and achieve a fine and fluffy composition. Meanwhile, we take care of the bananas. We cut them into diagonal slices, about 1-2 cm thick, to give them a nice presentation and pleasant texture. After cutting them, we drizzle lemon juice over them to prevent oxidation and keep the vibrant color of the fruit. Now, let’s focus on the caramel. We take a saucepan and add the sugar along with 8 tablespoons of cold water. We put it on medium heat and let it caramelize. It is important to stir gently, just enough to help the sugar dissolve evenly, until it takes on a light brown hue. When the caramel is ready, we add the banana slices all at once, stirring quickly, so that they are evenly coated with the warm caramel. After mixing well, we can turn off the heat and add the toasted sesame seeds. These will provide a crunchy contrast and a delicious flavor, perfectly complementing the sweetness of the caramelized bananas. It’s time to assemble the dessert! In an elegant glass or bowl, we put a layer of cheese and whipped cream mixture, followed by a layer of caramelized bananas. We continue to alternate layers until we finish the ingredients, making sure to leave the last bananas visible for an attractive appearance. Our dessert is now ready to be served. It can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, and each spoonful will bring an explosion of flavors and textures, from the creaminess of the cheese and whipped cream to the sweetness of the caramel and the intense flavors of the bananas. It is a simple recipe, but with a big impact, perfect for impressing family and friends.