Hotel Adolphus Crispy Raspberry and Banana Fritters
with Chocolate Sauce and Grand Marnier Cream

Ingredients

Fritters

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

Chocolate Sauce

• 8 ounces chocolate
• 1 cup cream

Grand Marnier Cream

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 ounce Grand Marnier
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions

Fritters

1. Combine the eggs and milk.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add to the milk and eggs and mix until smooth.
3. Let stand for 2 to 3 hours.
4. Place raspberries and bananas in a mixing bowl.
5. Add just enough batter mixture to evenly cover the fruit.
6. Scoop into a 350 degrees F fryer and cook until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Chocolate Sauce

1. Mix the chocolate and cream together. Melt over a double boiler.

Grand Marnier Cream

1. Lightly whip the cream and sugar.
2. Add the Grand Marnier at the last minute and pour over the fritters.

Attribution

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