Bananas Au Gratin
Submitted by toothscraper66
Broiled bananas au gratin over a smooth vanilla-lemon cottage cheese base, topped with graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon. A low-calorie warm dessert ready in 20 minutes.
YIELD
8 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
20 minREADY
20 minCottage cheese probably isn’t the first thing you’d pair with bananas, but blended smooth with vanilla, lemon zest, and a touch of sugar, it becomes a creamy, cheesecake-like base that works beautifully under warm, broiled fruit.
Thinly sliced bananas go on top, followed by a scattering of graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon. A quick pass under the broiler warms everything through and gives the topping a golden crunch. It’s light, it’s warm, and it comes together in about 20 minutes.
Chef Tips
- Blend the cottage cheese mixture until completely smooth in the food processor for the best texture.
- Use individual au gratin dishes for an elegant presentation at dinner parties.
- Watch closely under the broiler since the crumbs go from golden to burned in seconds.
Ingredients
Directions
Combine cottage cheese, sugar, vanilla lemon rind and lemon juice in food processor; blend until smooth. Spread blended cheese mixture in a shallow 7 x 12” glass baking dish or put ¼ cup mixture in individual au gratin dishes.
Thinly slice bananas and spread slices evenly on top of cheese mixture. If using individual dishes, put half a sliced banana on top of each serving. Sprinkle top evenly with Graham cracker crumbs and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Place under broiler until hot and lightly browned.
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