Peanut Butter Beignets with Caramelized Bananas and Bitter Caramel Ice Cream

Name: Peanut Butter Beignets with Caramelized Bananas and Bitter Caramel Ice Cream
Yield: 10 Servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 12 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped; 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter; 1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 cup cocoa powder (preferably Valrhona or Dutch-process); 1/2 cup sugar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups club soda; 2 large eggs; 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, cooled; Canola oil (for frying); 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup dark rum; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 3 bananas, cut on diagonal into 1/3-inch-thick slices; Powdered sugar; Bitter Caramel Ice Cream (click for recipe); Purchased peanut brittle, chopped

By Sona in Los Angeles CAPhotographer Mark Thomas

August 31, 2004

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