Description
Golden, crisp-edged banana bread waffles dipped in a silky custard, caramelized in the skillet, and finished with a snowfall of toasted coconut. A brunch showstopper that tastes like a tropical hug.
Ingredients
- Ripe Bananas: 3 large, mashed
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups
- Brown Sugar: 3/4 cup, packed
- Eggs: 3 large, for batter
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup, melted and slightly cooled
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Milk: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
- Shredded Coconut: 1 cup, toasted, plus extra for garnish
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Granulated Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Eggs for Custard: 2 large
- Maple Syrup: to serve
- Optional Toppings: sliced bananas, whipped cream, powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron to medium and set a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Make the batter: In a bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth. Whisk in 3 eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla until combined.
- Finish the batter: Sprinkle in flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Fold gently until just combined, then fold in 1/2 cup of the toasted coconut. Do not overmix.
- Cook waffles: Lightly grease the waffle iron and cook the batter in batches until golden with crisp edges. Transfer cooked waffles to a wire rack for 3 to 5 minutes to set.
- Make custard: In a shallow dish, whisk heavy cream, 2 eggs, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Dip waffles: Quickly dip each waffle in the custard, coating both sides, letting excess drip off to avoid sogginess.
- Caramelize: Grease the preheated skillet lightly. Cook custard-dipped waffles 2 to 3 minutes per side until deep golden and lightly caramelized.
- Finish: Sprinkle with remaining toasted coconut. Add sliced bananas and a dusting of powdered sugar if using.
- Serve: Plate hot with a generous drizzle of maple syrup and a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Note: Slightly overripe bananas boost sweetness and moisture.
- Let waffles cool a few minutes before dipping so they hold their shape.
- Keep heat at medium so the sugar caramelizes without burning.
- Toast coconut in a dry skillet, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
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