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Costume Quest – Choconana

“There’s always money in the banana stand…” That is literally all I can say about this.

Don’t forget to check out the other winners - Pizza Sundae and Mossy Log!

What you will need: Large baking tray, greaseproof paper/baking parchment, large pot and medium pot, wooden spoon, a whisk, and a flavour injector/syringe.

Ingredients:

Small Bananas

100g / 1 Cup Chocolate Chips

Variety of Toppings:

• Crushed Nuts
• Coconut
• Sprinkles
• Cookie Crumbs etc.

For the Caramel Filling:

100g / ½ Cup White Caster Sugar

3 Tablespoons Butter

60ml / ¼ Cup Double Cream

Making the Caramel Filling:

1. Heat the sugar in a large, heavy pot on a medium to high heat. Once the sugar begins to melt stir it constantly then stop once it comes to the boil. Ensure all the sugar has dissolved, it should be a dark golden colour.
2. Immediately add the butter and whisk until the butter has melted. Once melted take the pan off the heat. While whisking gently pour in the cream slowly – the caramel will puff up then settle.
3. Once whisked to a smooth consistency, allow the caramel to cool for a few minutes then transfer it to a clean cup or suitable vessel and set aside for later.

Making the Choconana:

1. Fill the flavour injector/syringe with the warm caramel sauce. Peel the bananas and lay them onto a baking tray. Into each banana in about 3 locations inject a little of the caramel sauce. If you do not have a syringe, use the caramel sauce as a dipping sauce.
2. Have all your ingredients prepared – have your toppings laid out in large bowls, melt the chocolate with the butter over a bain-marie then set aside.
3. Taking the bananas one at a time dip them into the chocolate then sprinkle with the toppings of your choice or leave them plain. Place them back on the greaseproof lined tray to dry or place in the fridge to chill.

Firstly it was really difficult to take flattering pictures of these so I apologise. They actually look like turds. Yummy turds though. You could literally pair anything you fancy with these, in fact all of the Costume Quest recipes compliment each other. Why not enjoy a Choconana on top of the Ice-cream Sundae, or pour the caramel sauce over the Mossy Log? Again if you don’t have a syringe don’t worry, just pour the caramel over or use it as a dipping sauce and it’s just as delicious!