Slightly OT - Flaming bananas, and other desserts

TRex

Ever since I did pineapple on the Egg a couple of weeks ago I've been on this dessert kick - well, that is to say that I've cooked pineapple several times since then. Last night I decided to try bananas foster (on the stove top, forgive me). Have any of you tried this? It's so easy, and delicious. I stirred about 2 TBS butter and 3 TBS turbinado sugar in a skillet until simmering, then added one sliced banana for about three minutes, then added some Black Label whiskey (couldn't find any rum) - about half a shot or so - lit this on fire (okay, that was the most fun part of the preparation), and stirred the flaming whiskey into the mix. Then poured the concoction over vanilla ice cream. So simple, so fast, and SO delicious.[p]Anyway, what are some of y'all's favorite desserts to prepare on the Egg? I have such a sweet tooth, so I think it is time that I branch out and start trying some sweet stuff on Mr. Egg.[p]Thanks for your suggestions![p]TRex

JSlot

TRex,[p]My favorite dessert on the Egg is the Smoky Creme Brulee in Steve Raichlen's "How To Grill". He uses chipotle chilis in it and it is outstanding. You can cook any custard dish on the Egg by using a water bath and it should add a little smoke flavor. Although I like it, this probably ain't for everyone.[p]Jim

Wise One

TRex, I still like my Apple Lady's Apple Cake. It's really good and the lump adds just a bit of taste to it that you can't get from an oven.

[ul][li]Apple Lady's Apple Cake[/ul]

Charcoal Mike

<p />TRex,[p]How about some Bananas Balinese ?[p]Here is a link to the recipe to go with the picture. These are GREAT covered with vanilla ice cream.[p]Cheers -[p]Mike

[ul][li]Bananas Balinese Recipe[/ul]

TRex

JSlot,[p]I just saw that recipe this past weekend. Yes, this is a must-do. Glad to hear you like the results. Thanks for the recommendation.[p]TRex

TRex

Wise One,[p]Thanks for the idea. I do love hot apple and ice cream together.[p]TRex

TRex

Charcoal Mike,[p]Now you're talking. Those things look great, and the recipe has my mouth watering. I might skip the coconut, though. Do you think the mixture will hold together without the coconut?[p]Thanks for the suggestion.[p]TRex

Charcoal Mike

<p />TRex,[p]Hmmm. I've only cooked these once (the one in the picture), and I don't think we used coconut at all. I am not a big coconut fan, and I think we left it out. I remember it being slightly runny, but not enough to cause any problems. Either way, it didn't really matter because we just pulled off the peel, dropped them in a bowl with some ice cream and a dusting of cinnamon and dug in.[p]- Mike

Mac in NC

Charcoal Mike, Love the bananas picture! Could you tell me what those round looking discs are in each corner of the grill? I'm assuming a type of post is on the other side. Homeade platesetter? Mac in NC
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WooDoggies

Mac in NC,[p]I hope Mike doesn't mind me jumping in.... his setup looks just like mine.
Those are stainless steel bolts and washers. The bolts act as legs and rest on the fire ring raising the grate to just below the bottom lip of the egg.
That level is the sweet spot for most grilling and it's where I keep my grate all the time.... except for high temp steaks. Perfect level for chicken.
With the addition of an extender to the raised grate, you can cook well into the dome for longer cooks.... as djm5x9 so advocates.[p]It's a good setup and reduces a good bit of charring do to flareups.[p]John[p]

Charcoal Mike

WooDoggies,[p]Ding ding. That is exactly it. [p]As a quick note, if anyone is thinking of doing this, make *SURE* to use Stainless Steel, *NOT* Zinc bolts. Zinc when used in an environment like the egg will emit toxic fumes. Very very dangerous. Cough up the extra money for the stainless.[p]Cheers -[p]Mike

SSDawg

Charcoal Mike,[p]What do the bolts sit on? DO you give them any kind of a flatter base in order to add stability? (I may not be asking this right.)[p]It seems as if the grate would be awfully wobbley if they were sitting on the firebox lip kitchen-table style.

Charcoal Mike

<p />SSDawg,[p]I have a washer held together with two nuts at the bottom of each bolt. I have the bolts arranged so that each bolt does sit directly on the edge of the fire-ring (it's a tight fit). The washers make sure that if the bolt does slide off the fire-ring, the grate won't fall through and make the food slide off into the coals. I may notice that it is on the washer instead of the bolt end, move it back, and keep going. Honestly, I never even notice that they are there - it is generally a very sturdy setup.[p]Heres a pic so you can get an idea. This is my typical low-and-slow setup.[p]Cheers to ya -[p]Mike