Ingredients

For the Pastry Cream:3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped of seeds 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3 large beaten egg yolks, room temperature 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped For the Torte:1 package sugar cookie mix 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds 1 large egg 1 stick butter or margarine, melted and cooled 1/4 cup banana nectar For the "Warm" Banana Almonds:3/4 cup banana nectar 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ancho chile powder 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted 2-3 ripe bananas, thinly sliced For the Whipped Cream:1 cup heavy cream, well chilled 2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract For the Garnish:2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, shaved or chopped 1/4 cup dried banana chips, crushed 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Description

Chocolate Banana Torte With Toasted Warm Banana Almond Crunch, Recipe

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