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Banana Dulcey Entremet


  • Author: Christine
  • Total Time: 8 hours

Ingredients

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For the Almond Sponge Cake Base:

  • 3 large eggs
  • 80g granulated sugar (about 1/3 cup)
  • 90g almond flour (about 1 cup)
  • 20g all-purpose flour (about 2 tbsp)
  • 15g unsalted butter, melted

For the Banana Mousse:

  • 2 medium bananas, mashed
  • 50g granulated sugar (1/4 cup)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 200ml heavy cream (about 3/4 cup), whipped to soft peaks
  • 5g gelatin (2 sheets or 1 tsp powdered gelatin)

For the Dulcey Ganache:

  • 150g Dulcey chocolate (about 5 oz)
  • 100ml heavy cream (about 1/3 cup)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Mirror Glaze:

  • 10g gelatin (4 sheets or 2 tsp powdered gelatin)
  • 120g sugar (about 1/2 cup)
  • 60ml water (1/4 cup)
  • 100ml sweetened condensed milk (about 1/3 cup)
  • 150g Dulcey chocolate, finely chopped

Instructions

Prepare the Almond Sponge Cake

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk the Eggs and Sugar: In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  3. Fold in Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in almond flour and all-purpose flour.
  4. Add Butter: Fold in melted butter until just combined.
  5. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden and springy to the touch.
  6. Cool: Let the cake cool completely, then trim it to fit the bottom of your entremet mold.

Make the Banana Mousse

  1. Prepare Gelatin: Soak gelatin in cold water (if using sheets) or bloom in 1 tbsp of water (if powdered).
  2. Cook Bananas: In a small pot, heat mashed bananas, sugar, and lemon juice until warmed through.
  3. Incorporate Gelatin: Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
  4. Cool: Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
  5. Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the cooled banana mixture into the whipped cream.

Prepare the Dulcey Ganache

  1. Heat Cream: In a small saucepan, bring heavy cream to a simmer.
  2. Melt Chocolate: Pour the hot cream over Dulcey chocolate and let sit for 1-2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
  3. Add Vanilla: Mix in vanilla extract and let cool slightly.

Assemble the Layers

  1. Layer the Cake: Place the almond sponge cake at the base of your entremet mold.
  2. Add Banana Mousse: Pour the banana mousse over the cake, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  3. Chill: Refrigerate for 1 hour, or until set.
  4. Add Dulcey Ganache: Pour the ganache over the set mousse layer.

Make the Mirror Glaze

  1. Prepare Gelatin: Bloom gelatin as instructed earlier.
  2. Heat Mixture: In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and sweetened condensed milk. Heat until steaming but not boiling.
  3. Melt Chocolate: Pour the hot mixture over chopped Dulcey chocolate and stir until smooth.
  4. Incorporate Gelatin: Stir in the bloomed gelatin.
  5. Cool and Glaze: Cool to about 90°F (32°C), then pour over the chilled entremet for a smooth, glossy finish.

Final Touches

  1. Decorate: Add edible gold leaf, caramelized banana slices, or chocolate curls for a show-stopping finish.
  2. Chill Again: Let the entire entremet set in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
  • Prep Time: 3 hours
  • Cooling Time: 4-5 hours
  • Cook Time: 30 min.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 10 slices
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Protein: 5g