Ginger Molasses Cookie Sandwich with Roasted Banana Ice Cream |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 100 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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Ingredients:
6 quarts half-and-half |
2 vanilla beans |
48 egg yolks |
1 3/4 pounds granulated sugar |
2 bananas, roasted |
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
7 ounces unsalted butter |
3/4 cup granulated sugar |
1/3 cup dark molasses |
2 tablespoons cold coffee |
1 tablespoon powdered ginger |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves |
2 cups pasteurized yolks |
6 cups whole milk |
2 cups hreavy cream |
1 1/2 cups sugar |
8 ounces milk chocolate |
1 vanilla bean |
Directions:
1. To make the ice cream, scald half-and-half with vanilla beans. Combine eggs and sugar. Temper with half-and-half mixture. Continue to cook at low heat until the mixture coats the back of spoon. Process the ice cream in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Fold in the roasted bananas and keep chilled.
2. To make the ginger molasses cookies, combine the dry ingredients. Cream together butter and sugar. Add dry ingredients, then wet. Finish by adding spices. Be careful not to over mix.
3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
4. Form in 1-inch balls and placed on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
5. To make the chocolate sauce, prepare an ice bath, strainer, and container. Combine yolks in a bowl. Bring the milk, cream, sugar, chocolate, and vanilla bean to a boil. Temper the egg yolks and return to low heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Strain into a container placed in an ice bath.
6. To serve, spoon desired amount of ice cream on top of a cookie and sandwich. Drizzle with chocolate sauce and serve immediately.
7. Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
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