Hotel Adolphus Crispy Raspberry And Banana Fritters With Chocolate Sauce And Grand Marnier Cream Recipe

These are fritters made from granulated sugar, confectioners' sugar, raspberries and bananas, served with chocolate sauce and Grand Marnier cream.

• Meal Type: Dessert
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: Over 1 hour, less than 1 day

Ingredients

• Source: William A. Koval, Executive Chef - Hotel Adolphus, Dallas, Texas

  Fritters

• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 pound flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 pint raspberries
• 3 bananas, diced

Directions

1. Chocolate Sauce
   8 ounces chocolate
   1 cup cream
2. Grand Marnier Cream
   1 cup heavy cream
   1/2 ounce Grand Marnier
   1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3. Fritters: Combine the eggs and milk.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add to the milk and eggs and mix until smooth. Let stand for 2 to 3 hours.
5. Place raspberries and bananas in a mixing bowl. Add just enough batter mixture to evenly cover the fruit. Scoop into a 350 degree F fryer and cook until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and dust with confectioners' sugar.
6. Chocolate Sauce: Mix the chocolate and cream together. Melt over a double boiler.
7. Grand Marnier Cream: Lightly whip the cream and sugar. Add the Grand Marnier at the last minute and pour over the fritters.