TWD: Marshmallow (Banana split)
No, actually Dorie Greenspan style! As if I did not have enough on my plate with trying to get our new company site launched; I went and joined another baking group, Tuesdays with Dorie. The fabu group of bakers who adore Dorie. I came to love Dorie’s recipes after my first one with the Daring Bakers and the wonderful party cake, so when the chance came up to whip out the kitchen aid, again and on a weekly bases, I went for it.
My first challenge was to make Dorie’s marshallows. I followed the recipe to a T and made the vanilla ones first. I had so much fun making them – it really was like a science experiement – that I went and made two more batches. In honor of our Ape Diet, which we are sadly going to miss (NOT), I went with a “Banana Split” theme.
I made Vanilla, Banana and Chocolate. They all taste (yes, that is a BIG cheat, sampling) fantastic. The vanilla is more luscious than your typical marshmallow, the flavoring is much better. The chocolate turned out like a rich mousse, ultra creamy and rich. The banana is just like you picked it off of the tree, very frangant and very flavorful. The texture was different for all of them, the vanilla is typical of a marshmallow, the chocolate is a bit more moist and the banana is perfect not to soft and not to dense. I will definitely be making these again, I can not wait to experiment with the flavorings and the sizes of them. Lenny gave them a big thumbs up – better than your traditional ones and we are excited to try them out over an open flame!
Thank you, Judy, for picking a fun and flavorful recipe! More Eye Candy here!
ps….. We just roasted the Banana Marshmallows ….. OUTSTANDING!!! OH MY! Mouth watering … crispy burned sugar covering flavorful banana flavor, just need a graham cookie and a HUNK HUNK of Dark Chocolate!
We just roasted the Banana Marshmallows ….. OUTSTANDING!!! OH MY! Mouth watering … crispy burned sugar covering flavorful banana, just need a graham cookie and a HUNK HUNK of Dark Chocolate!
I love the banana marshmallow idea! I never even thought of that. Next time I will!
Glad you loved them as much as I did!
BTW, I want a magazine widget just like yours. Where does it come from?
Great idea! I’ve been lamenting the fact that this house only has a gas fireplace – no roasting!
WOWSA!!! l love the idea of chocolate, vanilla and banana marshmallows, especially the banana! Do you mind sharing with me how you flavor the banana marshmallows?
Wow, maybe I should have tried roasting mine, they might have looked better!
Yours look delicious!
I love the picture of them stacked up. Chocolate, banana and vanilla! Yum. Great job!
OH! These look *gorgeous*. I’ve wanted to make marhmallow for a while. I might try these!
Oooh! Banana marshmallows??? That sounds so good!
oh my lord…that looks insanely good! PLEASE share the banana recipe! p
I want a bite of that. I am drooling here. They look great, all fluffy and scrumptious looking.
Banana sounds delicious. What I love about these marshmallows is that you can make them in just about any flavor. You’re only limited by your imagination.
Wow, Banana? Sounds amazing! Glad they turned out so great!
Thank you for all the GREAT comments! This is a very fun recipe and so simple. I just posted it, so go and TRY it out!! Have fun!
~ Chez US
http://chezdeniseetlaudalinorecipes.blogspot.com/2008/04/marshmallows.html
Jeez. Banana? Sounds completely heavenly. And with the chocolate one all squished up together. Amazing.
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