Banana marshmallow

  • Petit four
  • 6
  • 40 minutes
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This recipe for banana marshmallows might seem to be just for children but they are not. Dominic Chapman has found that they are loved by adults too. They add a little fun to any grown up dinner party. For more ways to use banana in your cooking, have a look through our collection of banana recipes.

First published in 2015
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Ingredients

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Equipment

  • 4cm mould

Method

1
Heat the sugar and water to 125ᵒC in a thick bottomed pan
  • 750g of sugar
  • 260ml of water
2
Whisk the egg whites to medium peak then slowly add the hot syrup mix, and continue whisking until cold. Soak the gelatine in cold water until soft
3
Place the banana purée, mixed spice and cinnamon in a pan and warm - do not boil
4
Remove the gelatine from the water and squeeze out. Add to the purée, mix and allow to melt
5
Slowly pour the purée mix into the meringue whilst still whisking, continue to whisk until the bottom of the bowl is lukewarm. Pour into mould, then allow to cool and set
6
Cut into squares, coat in toasted coconut
First published in 2015
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Dominic Chapman's passion for food is in the blood: his family has owned and run the highly acclaimed Castle Hotel in Taunton for over 60 years.

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