Chocolate Banana Crème Brûlée

Sweetened Whipped Cream

The Cuisinart® PowerEdge® 700 Blender makes this impressive dessert quick and easy. Both kids and adults will love it.

Makes 6 servings

2cups heavy cream

1 cup whole milk

1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped

4 ounces milk chocolate

6 large egg yolks

½ cup granulated sugar, divided

1 banana, sliced

Preheat an oven to 325°F with the rack in the middle position.

In a small sauce pan, combine the heavy cream, milk and vanilla bean, including the pod. Set over medium heat and bring just to a simmer. Remove the vanilla bean pod and discard.

Place the chocolate, egg yolks, 3 tablespoons of the granulated sugar and hot cream/milk mixture in the jar of the Cuisinart® PowerEdge® 700 Blender. Set on High; run for 30 seconds.

Evenly divide the mixture among 6 shallow ramekins. Skim the foam off of the top by blotting with a paper towel. Place the ramekins in a rimmed baking pan and then add water to a depth of ¼ inch of the ramekins.

Bake for 40 minutes, or until just set. Cool to room temperature and then chill overnight.

Before serving, place banana slices evenly on top of each chilled custard and then liberally sprinkle the reserved sugar over each. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar by quickly moving the flame back and forth about 1 inch above the ramekin.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 539 (67% from fat) • carb. 37g • pro. 7g • fat 41g • sat. fat 23g • chol. 329mg

• sod. 75mg • calc. 160mg • fiber 1g

It is always a treat to have a dollop of our Sweetened Whipped Cream on a cup of coffee.

Makes 1¼ cups

1cup heavy cream, well-chilled

1tablespoon granulated sugar

½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Place all of the ingredients in the jar of the Cuisinart® PowerEdge® 700 Blender. Set on High and run for 35 seconds.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):

Calories 85 (91% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 0g • fat 9g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 33mg

• sod. 9mg • calc. 15mg • fiber 0g

Raspberry-Orange Sauce

The raspberry and orange flavors are a winning combination. Dress up your crêpes or pancakes in the morning with a drizzle of this simple sauce.

Makes about 2 cups

1tablespoon orange juice

1tablespoon water

4cups fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed

3tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

½ teaspoon orange zest

pinch table salt

Place all ingredients, in the order listed, in the jar of the Cuisinart® PowerEdge® 700 Blender. Run on the Purée function for 1½ minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):

Calories 26 (6% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg

• sod. 9mg • calc. 8mg • fiber 2g

CBT-700 Series specifications

The Cuisinart CBT-700 Series blender stands out as a versatile kitchen appliance designed to cater to diverse blending needs. This powerful blending machine combines advanced technologies and user-friendly features that make it a preferred choice among both amateur cooks and professional chefs.

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The blender’s 56-ounce BPA-free jar is designed not only for large capacities but also for easy pouring and handling. The ergonomic design of the jar ensures that users can serve their blended creations without spills or mess. The lid is equipped with a secure locking mechanism and a removable measuring cap for adding ingredients during the blending process without interruptions.

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